COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT ASSURANCES 34 (2015-2016)
SIXTEENTH LOK SABHA
THIRTY-FOURTH REPORT
REQUESTS FOR DROPPING OF ASSURANCES (ACCEDED TO)
(Presented to Lok Sabha on 10 May, 2016)
LOK SABHA SECRETARIAT NEW DELHI
May, 2016/Vaisakha, 1938 (Saka) THIRTY-FOURTH REPORT
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT ASSURANCES (2015-2016)
(SIXTEENTH LOK SABHA)
REQUESTS FOR DROPPING OF ASSURANCES (ACCEDED TO)
(Presented to Lok Sabha on 10 May, 2016)
LOK SABHA SECRETARIAT NEW DELHI May, 2016/Vaisakha, 1938 (Saka) CGA No. 284
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COMPOSITION OF THE COMMITTEE (2015-2016) ...... (iii)
INTRODUCTION ...... (v)
REPORT ...... 1
Requests for Dropping of Assurances (Acceded to)
APPENDICES I TO XX I. USQ No. 3468 dated 23.12.2008 regarding 'Curb on Prostitution' 4 SQ No. 440 dated 02.09.2011 regarding 'Rehabilitation of Sex Workers' 6 USQ No. 805 dated 25.11.2011 regarding 'Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956'...... 10 II. General Discussion dated 06.09.2013 regarding 'The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Bill... 11 *III. USQ No. 4102 dated 07.08.2014 regarding 'Solar Power Plants' ...... 12 IV. SQ No. 353 dated 01.08.2014 regarding 'Indo-China Trade' ...... 23 V. USQ No. 3506 dated 04.08.2014 regarding 'Wafer Fabrication Manufacturing Facilities' ...... 28 VI. USQ No. 3540 dated 04.08.2014 regarding ‘Domestic Manufacturing Telecom Equipment’ ...... 31 VII. USQ No. 4246 dated 07.08.2014 regarding 'Digitization of Land Titles' ...... 40 VIII. SQ No. 357 dated 05.09.2012 regarding 'Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement' ...... 42 *IX. USQ No. 389 dated 07.07.2009 regarding 'Cash for Food Scheme' .... 45 SQ No. 444 dated 04.08.2009 regarding 'Roadmap for Revamp of PDS' .. 49 USQ No. 2399 dated 16.08.2011 regarding 'Cash Transfer of Food Subsidy' .. 51 USQ No. 1488 dated 09.08.2011 regarding 'Cash Subsidy' ...... 52 SQ No. 12 dated 13.03.2012 regarding 'Computerisation of PDS' .... 53 USQ No. 6390 dated 15.05.2012 regarding 'Foodgrain Allocation Under PDS' ...... 60 USQ No. 5221 dated 08.05.2012 regarding ' Aadhaar in PDS' ...... 65 USQ No. 6311 dated 15.05.2012 regarding 'Cash for Food Subsidy' .... 67 USQ No. 1460 dated 21.08.2012 regarding 'Cash for Foodgrains' ... 69 USQ No. 3784 dated 04.09.2012 regarding 'Evaluation of PDS' ...... 73 X. USQ No. 3056 dated 15.03.2011 regarding 'Blast Cases' ...... 77 SQ No. 25 dated 02.08.2011 regarding 'Terrorist Attacks' ...... 82 (ii) PAGE
USQ No. 5440 dated 06.09.2011 regarding 'Pune and Mumbai Blasts' . 86 USQ No. 5520 dated 06.09.2011 regarding 'Terror and Communal Attacks' ...... 88 USQ No. 1127 dated 20.03.2012 regarding 'Bomb Blasts' ...... 91 SQ No. 128 dated 21.08.2012 regarding 'Bomb Blasts at Pune' ...... 94 USQ No. 2715 dated 28.08.2012 regarding 'Terrorist Activities in Kerala' 98 USQ No. 352 dated 26.02.2013 regarding 'Terrorist Activities' ...... 102 USQ No. 3676 dated 05.08.2014 regarding 'Terrorist Activities' ...... 106 XI. SQ No. 322 dated 31.07.2014 regarding 'Revised Restructured Technology' Upgradation Fund Scheme (Supplementary by Shri C.R. Patil, MP) ...... 112 XII. USQ No. 6053 dated 03.05.2013 regarding 'Easing of Fund Transfer Norms' ...... 118 XIII. USQ No. 4829 dated 22.12.2014 regarding 'Industrial Development Corporation' ...... 120 XIV. USQ No. 1790 dated 04.12.2006 regarding 'Improvement in Consumer Protection Council' ...... 123 XV. USQ No. 3860 dated 16.12.2014 regarding 'National Livestock Mission' ...... 125 XVI. USQ No. 2981 dated 10.12.2014 regarding 'Fund Allocation for Nuclear Projects' ...... 128 XVII. SQ No. 40 dated 08.07.2014 regarding 'Rural Youths Participation in Sports' ...... 132 XVIII. USQ No. 2424 dated 08.12.2014 regarding 'Steel Production'...... 140 XIX. Minutes of the Sitting of the Commitee held on 15 February, 2016. .. 142 XX. Minutes of the Sitting of the Commitee held on 05 May, 2016...... 147
* Implementation Reports laid on the Table of the House on 09-03-2016. COMPOSITION OF THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT ASSURANCES* (2015-2016) Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal "Nishank" — Chairperson
MEMBERS 2. Shri Rajendra Agrawal 3. Shri E. Ahamed 4. Shri Anto Antony 5. Shri Tariq Anwar 6. Prof. (Dr.) Sugata Bose 7. Shri Naranbhai Bhikhabhai Kachhadiya 8. Shri Bahadur Singh Koli 9. Shri Prahlad Singh Patel 10. Shri A.T. Nana Patil 11. Shri C.R. Patil 12. Shri Sunil Kumar Singh 13. Shri Taslimuddin 14. Shri K.C. Venugopal 15. Shri S.R. Vijayakumar
SECRETARIAT 1. Shri R.S. Kambo — Joint Secretary 2. Shri S.C. Chaudhary — Director 3. Shri T.S. Rangarajan — Additional Director 4. Shri S.L. Singh — Deputy Secretary 5. Shri Rajesh Mohan — Committee Officer
*The Committee has been constituted w.e.f. 01 September, 2015 vide Para No. 2348 of Lok Sabha Bulletin Part-II dated 31 August, 2015. (iii) INTRODUCTION
I, the Chairperson of the Committee on Government Assurances, having been authorized by the Committee to submit the Report on their behalf, present this Thirty-Fourth Report (16th Lok Sabha) of the Committee on Government Assurances. 2. The Committee (2015-2016) at their sitting held on 15 February, 2016 inter-alia considered Memoranda Nos. 42 to 81 containing requests received from the Ministries/Departments for dropping of pending Assurances and decided to drop 18 Assurances. 3. At their sitting held on 05 May, 2016 the Committee (2015-2016) considered and adopted their Thirty-Fourth Report. 4. The Minutes of the aforesaid sittings of the Committee form part of this Report.
NEW DELHI; DR. RAMESH POKHRIYAL “NISHANK” 09 May, 2016 Chairperson, 19 Vaisakha, 1938 (Saka) Committee on Government Assurances.
(v) REPORT While replying to Questions in the House or during discussions on Bills, Resolutions, Motions, etc., Ministers sometimes give Assurances, undertakings or promises either to consider a matter, take action or furnish information to the House at some later date. An Assurance is required to be implemented by the Ministry concerned within a period of three months. Where a Ministry/Department are unable to implement the Assurance within the prescribed period of three months, that Ministry/Department are required to seek extension of time. In case, the Ministry find it difficult to implement the Assurance on one ground or the other, they are required to request the Committee on Government Assurances to drop the Assurance and such requests are considered by the Committee on merits and decisions taken to drop the Assurance or otherwise. 2. The Committee on Government Assurances (2015-16) inter alia considered the following requests received from various Ministries/Departments for dropping of Assurances at their sitting held on 15 February, 2016:—
Sl. SQ/USQ No. & Ministry Subject No. Date
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1 . USQ No. 3468 Women & Child Curb on Prostitution. dated 23.12.2008 Development Rehabilitation of Sex Workers. SQ No. 440 dated Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 02.09.2011 1956. USQ No. 805 dated (Appendix-I) 25.11.2011
2 . General Discussion Housing and Urban Discussion on the Street Vendors dated 06.09.2013 Poverty Alleviation (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Bill. (Appendix-II) *3. USQ No. 4102 Railways Solar Power Plants. dated 07.08.2014 (Appendix-III) 4 . SQ No. 353 dated Commerce and Industry Indo-China Trade. 01.08.2014 (Department of (Appendix-IV) Commerce) 5 . USQ No. 3506 Communications & Wafer Fabrication Manufacturing dated 04.08.2014 Information Technology Facilities. (Department of (Appendix-V) Electronics and Information Technology) 2
12 3 4 6 . USQ No. 3540 Communications and Domestic Manufacturing Telecom dated 04.08.2014 Information Technology Equipment. (Department of (Appendix-VI) Telecommunications)
7 . USQ No. 4246 Rural Development Digitization of Land Titles. dated 07.08.2014 (Department of Land (Appendix-VII) Resources)
8 . SQ No. 357 dated Finance Double Taxation Avoidance 05.09.2012 (Department of Agreement. Revenue) (Appendix-VIII)
*9. USQ No. 389 dated Consumer Affairs, Food Cash for Food Scheme. 07.07.2009 and Public Distribution (Department of Food & Public Distribution) SQ No. 444 dated Roadmap for Revamp of PDS. 04.08.2009 USQ No. 2399 Cash Transfer of Food Subsidy dated 16.08.2011 USQ No. 1488 Cash Subsidy. dated 09.08.2011 SQ No. 12 Computerisation of PDS. Dated 13.03.2012 USQ No. 6390 Foodgrain Allocation Under PDS. dated 15.05.2012 Aadhaar in PDS. USQ No. 5221 dated 08.05.2012 USQ No. 6311 Cash for Food Subsidy. dated 15.05.2012 USQ No. 1460 Cash for Foodgrains. dated 21.08.2012 USQ No. 3784 Evaluation of PDS. dated 04.09.2012 (Appendix-IX)
10. USQ No. 3056 Home Affairs Blast Cases dated 15.03.2011 SQ No. 25 Terrorist Attacks dated 02.08.2011
USQ No. 5440 dated 06.09.2011 Pune and Mumbai Blasts USQ No. 5520 Terror and Communal Attacks dated 06.09.2011
USQ No. 1127 Bomb Blasts dated 20.03.2012 3
12 3 4 SQ No. 128 Bomb Blasts at Pune dated 21.08.2012 USQ No. 2715 Terrorist Activities in Kerala dated 28.08.2012 USQ No. 352 Terrorist Activities dated 26.02.2013 USQ No. 3676 Terrorist Activities dated 05.08.2014 (Appendix-X) 11. SQ. No. 322 Textiles Revised Restructured Technology (Supplementary by Upgradation Fund Scheme Shri C.R. Patil, M.P.) (Appendix-XI) dated 31.07.2014 12. USQ No. 6053 Finance Easing of Fund Transfer Norms dated 03.05.2013 (Department of (Appendix-XII) Economic Affairs) 13. USQ No. 4829 Micro, Small and Industrial Development Corporation dated 22.12.2014 Medium Enterprises (Appendix-XIII) 14. USQ No. 1790 Consumer Affairs, Food Improvement in Consumer dated 04.12.2006 and Public Distribution Protection Council (Appendix-XIV) 15. USQ No. 3860 Agriculture & Farmers National Livestock Mission dated 16.12.2014 Welfare (Appendix-XV) (Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries) 16. USQ No. 2981 Atomic Energy Fund Allocation for Nuclear Projects dated 10.12.2014 (Appendix-XVI) 17. SQ No. 40 Youth Affairs & Sports Rural Youths Participation in Sports dated 08.07.2014 (Department of Sports) (Appendix-XVII) 18. USQ No. 2424 Steel Steel Production dated 08.12.2014 (Appendix-XVII)
*Implementation Reports laid on the Table of the House on 09.03.2016. 3. The details of the Assurances arising out of the replies and the reason(s) advanced for dropping of Assurances are given in Appendices-I to XVIII. 4. After having considered the grounds cited by the Ministries/Departments, the Committee were convinced and decided to drop the aforesaid Assurances. 5. The Minutes of the sitting of the Committee, where under the decision to drop the Assurances were taken, are given in Appendix-XIX.
NEW DELHI; DR. RAMESH POKHRIYAL "NISHANK" 09 May, 2016 Chairperson, 19 Vaisakha, 1938(Saka) Committee on Government Assurances. APPENDIX I MEMORANDUM No. 45 Subject: Request for dropping of assurances given in replies to: (i) Unstarred Question No. 3468 dated 23 December, 2008 regarding "Curb on Prostitution." (Annexure-I). (Transferred from Ministry of Home Affairs to Ministry of Women and Child Development). (ii) Starred Question No. 440 dated 2 September, 2011 regarding "Rehabilitation of Sex Workers." (Annexure-II). (iii) Unstarred Question No. 805 dated 25 November, 2011 regarding "Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956". (Annexure-III). The above mentioned questions were asked by various M.Ps. to the Minister of Women and Child Development. The contents of the questions along with the replies of the Minister are as given in Annexure I, II and III. 2. The replies to the questions were treated as assurances and required to be implemented by the Ministry within three months of the date of the reply but the assurances are yet to be implemented. 3. The Ministry of Women and Child Development vide their O.M.No. 4-26/ 2011-CP dated 13 April, 2015 have requested for dropping the assurances on the following grounds:— "That the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 was brought into force wherein Section 370 of the IPC has been substituted with Section 370 and 370A IPC which provides comprehensive measures to counter the menace of human trafficking including trafficking of children for exploitation in any form including physical exploitation or any form of exploitation, slavery, servitude or the forced removal of organs Stringent punishment has also been prescribed therein. It also needs to be mentioned that through this amendment, trafficking has been defined and graded penalties prescribed. In the light of Criminal (Amendment) Act, 2013, the Ministry has considered the need to amend 'Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956' and felt that there may not be any need to amend 'Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956'." 4. In view of the above, the Ministry, with the approval of Minister of Women and Child Development have requested to drop the above assurances. The Committee may consider. Dated: 10.02.2016 NEW DELHI:
4 ANNEXURE I GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3468 ANSWERED ON 23.12.2008 Curb on Prostitution 3468. SHRI DALPAT SINGH PARASTE: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has any proposal to curb prostitution in the country; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government proposes to amend the Penal Provisions to prosecute the clients along with the sex workers; (d) if so, the details thereof; (e) whether the Government has conducted any study on the repercussions of this move; (f) if so, the details thereof and the outcome thereto; (g) whether the Government has received representations against the proposed amendment to the relevant Act; and (h) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (DR. SHAKEEL AHMAD): (a) & (b) The immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 supplemented by the Indian Penal Code prohibits trafficking in human beings including children for the purpose of prostitution and lays down severe penalties for trafficking. (c) to (h) The Immoral Trafficking (Prevention) Act, 1956 is proposed to be amended in order to enhance the penalties for traffickers, brothel keepers and other perpetrators of the crime. A new section is also proposed to penalize any person who visits or is found in a brothel for the purpose of sexual exploitation of a victim of trafficking. Various representations received have been examined by the Government before finalizing the proposed amendments, which are under consideration of the Government.
5 ANNEXURE II GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 440 ANSWERED ON 02.09.2011 Rehabilitation of Sex Workers 440. SHRI ARUN YADAV: SHRIMATI SUSHILA SAROJ: Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a) the scheme being implemented by the Government for prevention of trafficking and for rescue, rehabilitation and reintegration of the victims of commercial sexual exploitation in the country. (b) whether the said scheme addresses the issue of rehabilitation of sex workers in the country; (c) if so, the number of sex workers rehabilitated thereunder indicating the estimated number of sex workers in the country, State/UT-wise; (d) if not, whether the Hon'ble Supreme Court has asked the Government to prepare scheme for rehabilitation of sex workers and appointed a panel to recommend rehabilitation measures for them; (e) if so, the details thereof; and (f) the present status of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Amendment Bill, 2006? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI KRISHNA TIRATH): (a) to (f) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House. STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN THE REPLY TO PART (A) TO (F) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 440 FOR 02.09.2011 BY SHRI ARUN YADAV AND SHRIMATI SUSHILA SAROJ REGARDING REHABILITATION OF SEX WORKERS. (a) to (e) The Government is implementing 'Ujjawala', a comprehensive Scheme for prevention of trafficking and rescue, rehabilitation and reintegration of victims
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of trafficking for commercial sexual exploitation since 4th December, 2007. The Scheme is envisaged for women and children who are vulnerable to trafficking and those who are victims of trafficking for commercial sexual exploitation. However, sex workers who are voluntarely in the trade and wish to be rehabilitated, can also avail of rehabilitation services provided under the Ujjawala Scheme. Under the Scheme, 76 Protective and Rehabilitative Homes have been sanctioned, in the country, which can accommodate upto 3800 beneficiaries. These Rehabilitative Homes are given financial support for providing the inmates basic amenities such as food, clothing and shelter, medical care, legal aid, education in case the victims are children as well as for undertaking vocational training and income generation activities to provide the victims with alternate livelihood option. A comprehensive study on 'Girls and Women in Prostitution', conducted in 2004, which was sponsored by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, had estimated that there were about 2.8 million Prostitutes in the country of which 36% are children. The State/Union Territory wise data on number of girls/women in prostitution, as estimated by the Study, is given in Annexure. The Hon'ble Supreme Court vide its order dated 14.2.2011 had asked the State and Central Governments to prepare schemes for rehabilitation of sex workers in all cities in India by giving them technical/vocational training. Subsequently, vide order dated 19.7.2011, the Hon'ble Court has a Panel which will make suitable suggestions to the Court on different aspects including rehabilitation of sex workers who wish to leave sex work. The Court has asked the Panel to first take up the problems of sex workers in the 4 metropolitan cities i.e. Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai. The Panel has met three times to discuss the issues before it. (f) The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Amendment Bill, 2006 was introduced in the Lok Sabha in 2006. The Bill lapsed in 2009 with the dissolution of the Lok Sabha. The amendments, proposed included widening the scope of the Act, enhancing punishment for trafficking, preventing re-victimization of victims and making the implementation of the Act more effective. Consultations are being held to fine tune the amendment proposals. ANNEX. ANNEXURE REFERRED IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 440 FOR ANSWER ON 02.09.2011 BY SHRI ARUN YADAV AND SHRIMATI SUSHILA SAROJ REGARDING REHABILITATION OF SEX WORKERS Number of girls/women in prostitution in India
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1. Andhra Pradesh 320024 2. Arunachal Pradesh 2750 3. Assam 52625 4. Bihar 161321 5. Chhattisgarh 12500 6. Goa 5375 7. Gujarat 146950 8. Haryana 15500 9. Himachal Pradesh 5375 10. Jharkhand 20000 11. Jammu & Kashmir 15500 12. Karnataka 200701 13. Kerala 68750 14. Madhya Pradesh 144338 15. Maharashtra 401300 16. Manipur 4875 17. Meghalaya 4250 18. Nagaland 6000 19. Orissa 45066 20. Punjab 45000 21. Rajasthan 167305 22. Sikkim 425 23. Tamil Nadu 303750 24. Tripura 1375
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25. Uttar Pradesh 271868 26. Uttaranchal 8125 27. West Bengal 367058 28. Chandigarh 10750 29. Delhi 16785 30. Pondicherry 1400 31. Daman & Diu 493
32. India 2827534
This does not include information regarding Mizoram, Andaman & Nicobar Island and Laksadweep. ANNEXURE III GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 805 ANSWERED ON 25.11.2011 Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 805. SHRI KRISHNBHAI V. PATEL: SHRI PRADEEP MAJHI: Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government proposes to amend the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956; (b) if so, whether the Government has received comments from all the concerned Ministries/Departments in this regard; (c) if so, the details of the comments incorporated in the said amendment; and (d) the extent to which such amendments are likely to check/control immoral trafficking in the country? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI KRISHNA TIRATH): (a) to (d) Yes, Madam, the Government proposes to amend the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956. The comments of Ministries/Departments concerned were received on the amendment proposal made earlier. These amendments aimed at wideninig the scope of the Act, enhancing punishment for traffickers, preventing re-victimization of victims and making the implementation of the Act more effective. However, the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Amendment Bill, 2006, which was introduced in the Lok Sabha in 2006, lapsed in 2009 with the dissolution of the Lok Sabha. Fresh consultations are being held and the amendment proposals are being fine-tuned.
10 APPENDIX II MEMORANDUM No. 47 Subject: Request for dropping the assurances given in reply to the discussion on the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Bill. On 06 September, 2013 the following assurance was given during the discussion on the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Bill by Dr. Girija Vyas, Minister of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation:— "In this regard, I have got as many as 21 questions from you. There are some solutions also available with me. I will reply to all these questions in writing." 2. The above reply was treated as assurance and was required to be implemented within three months of the reply but the assurance is still pending. 3. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviaton vide O.M. No. H- 11016/3//2014-USD/FTS-10416 dated 11.06.2014 have requested to drop the above assurance on the following grounds:— "That the Ministry of Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation has not received the list of 21 questions which the then Hon'ble Minister (HUPA) mentioned in the XV-XIV Session, 2013 of Lok Sabha General dated 06.09.2013. It may also be considered that the then Hon'ble Minister (HUPA) has demitted office now and therefore, it is not feasible to fulfil the assurance." 4. In view of the above, the Ministry, with the approval of Minister of Urban Development and Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation, have requested to drop the above assurance. The Committee may consider. Dated: 10.02.2016 NEW DELHI:
11 APPENDIX III MEMORANDUM No. 50 Subject: Request for dropping of assurance given in reply to Unstarred Question No. 4102 dated 07.08.2014, regarding "Solar Power Plants." On 07 August, 2014 Shri P. Venugopal, M.P. addressed an Unstarred Question No. 4102 to the Minister of Railways. The text of the question alongwith the reply of the Minister are as given in the Annexure. 2. The reply to the question was treated as an assurance by the Committee and required to be implemented by the Ministry of Railways within three months from the date of the reply but the assurance is yet to be implemented. 3. The Ministry of Railway vide O.M. No. 2014/Elect (G) /106/6 dated 09.03.2015, have requested to drop the assurance on the following grounds:— "That Indian Railways has planned to set up solar plant by the developers through Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode on roof top of Railway Stations and other Railway buildings with subsidy/Viability Gap Funding (VGF) support of Ministry of New Renewable Energy (MNRE), Railways will procure solar power from these developers at a pre-determined tariff. In-principle approval for Viability Gap Funding (VGF) support from Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for setting up of 50 MW solar plant at roof top of Railway buildings has been received, Feasibility of useable solar area on roof top at Railway stations and other Railway buildings has been assessed. Thus modalities for harnessing solar energy through PPP mode have been finalized. Therefore, the Committee on Government Assurances (Lok Sabha) is requested for closure of the said assurance." 4. In view of the above, the Ministry, with the approval of Minister of State in the Ministry of Railways, have requested to drop the above assurance. The Committee may consider. Dated: 10.02.2016 NEW DELHI:
12 ANNEXURE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4102 ANSWERED ON 07.08.2014 Solar Power Plants 4102. SHRI P. VENUGOPAL: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Railways propose to install solar power plants at certain Railway Stations/locations in the country with or without collaboration of private sector; (b) if so, the details thereof and the stations/locations identified for the purpose along with the present status thereof including New Delhi Station; (c) whether such plants are to be set up by private sector and the power so generated is to be purchased by the Railways at a pre-determined rate and if so, the details thereof; (d) whether the Railways also propose to install solar power plants on the top of certain trains and if so, the details thereof including the outcome of such experiment of Shimla-Kalka route; and (e) the estimated cost of each of these projects and the production output therefrom including the saving likely to accrue to the Railways as a result thereof? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MANOJ SINHA): (a) to (e) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) To (e) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4102 BY SHRI P. VENUGOPAL TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 07.08.2014 REGARDING SOLAR POWER PLANTS. (a) and (b) Yes, Madam. Railways proposes to install solar power plants of about 8.8 Mega Watt (MW) capacity at railway stations including New Delhi Railway Station, office buildings and Level Crossing (LC) gates under railway funding, details of which are as under. Procurement process for these works has been initiated. Details of proposed solar plants under Railway funding: I. Provision of 500 KWp solar Photo Voltaic modules at New Delhi Railway station. II. Provision of 1 MWp solar Photo Voltaic modules at Katra Railway station. III. Provision of 10 KWp solar PV modules each at following stations.
S.No. Railway Name of Station
1. Nakaha Jungle 2. Maniram 3. Peppeganj 4. Campierganj 5. Lachhmipur 6. Brijmanganj 7. Uska Bazar 8. Chilhia 9. North Eastern Railway Shohratgarh 10. Parsa 11. Pachperwa 12. Gainsari 13. Tulsipur 14. Kauwapur 15. Jharkhandi 16. Intiathok 17. Subhagpur 18. Gangadham 15
S.No. Railway Name of Station
19. Bangain 20. Bishewarganj 21. Payagpur 22. Chilwaria 23. Risia 24. Matera 25. Mihinpurwa 26. Kakarha R. house 27. Murtiha 28. Nishangara 29. Bichhiya 30. Tikunia 31. Belrayan 32. Sonaripur 33. North Eastern Railway Dudwa 34. Palia Kalan 35. Bhira Kheri 36. Rajnarainpur 37. Golagokaran Nath 38. Razganj 39. Pharedahan 40. Deokali 41. Khiri Town 42. Oel 43. Hargaon 44. Jharekapur 45. Khairabad Awadh 46. Kamlapur 47. Sidhauli 48. Ataria 16
S.No. Railway Name of Station 49. Itaunja 50. Bakshi Ka Talab 51. Mohibullapur 52. Dudahi 53. Kathkuiyan 54. Barharaganj 55. Ramkola 56. Lakshmiganj 57. Paniahwa 58. Khadda 59. North Eastern Railway Siswa Bazar 60. Ghughli 61. Bodawar 62. Pipraich 63. Unaula 64. Khurhat 65. Sathiaon 66. Sarai Rani 67. Phariha 68. Sarai Mir 69. Khorason Road 70. Didarganj Road 71. Bomadra 72. Rajkiawas 73. Kheduli 74. Ren 75. North Western Railway Jalsu 76. Gachhipura 77. Besroli 78. Borawar 79. Kuchaman City 17
S.No. Railway Name of Station
80. Naya Khardia 81. Govindi Marwar 82. Satlana 83. Dudia 84. Dundara 85. Ajit 86. Parlu 87. Janiyana 88. Khed Temple 89 Tilwara 90. Gole 91. Bhimarlai 92. Bamsin 93. Rakhi 94. Mokalsar 95. Balwara 96. North Western Railway Bishangath 97. Bheempura 98. Ldarmer 99. Malwara 100. Marwar Ratanpur 101. Bhikamkor 102. Samrau 103. Shatan Singh Nagar 104. Odania Chacha 105. Shri Bhadaria Lathi 106. Jetha Chandan 107. Thaiyat Hamira 108. Kiroda 109. Khatu 110. Tal Chhapar 18
S.No. Railway Name of Station 111. Nal 112. Ganjer 113. Kolayat 114. Dyatra Road 115. Nokhra 116. Sird 117. Bap 118. Malar 119. Kanasar 120. Jamsar 121. Jagdevwala 122. Dhirera 123. Dulmera 124. Lunkaransar 125. Nathawana 126. Malkisar 127. North Western Railway Mahajan 128. Rajaisar 129. Arjunsar 130. Gadwala 131. Napasar 132. Sudsar 133. Benisar 134. Sridungargarh 135. Bigga 136. Persneu 137. Rajaldelsar 138. Molisar 139. Juharpur 140. Depalsar 141. Asalu 142. Dhudhwakhara 143. Hadyal 19
S.No. Railway Name of Station 144. Dokawa 145. Surtpura 146. Harpalu 147. Rampura Beri 148. Pervejpur 149. Sohansara 150. Satnali 151. Simalugrui Junction 152. Bhojo 153. LAX 154. Diburugarh 155. Namrup 156. Margherita 157. New Tinsukia 158. Bar-Langfer 159. North-East Frontier Railway Langcholiet 160. Nailalong 161. Patharkanol 162. Lamsakhang 163. Habaipur 164. Dhalpukhori 165. Manderdisa 166. Hatikhali 167. Langting 168. PDJ 169. Mahur 170. Migrendisa 171. Bagetar 172. Haflong hill 173. Jatingar 174. Longrangajao 175. Mail-ongdisa 20
S.No. Railway Name of Station 176. Harangajao 177. Ditokcherra 178. Bokajan 179. Bandarkhal 180. Damcherra 181. Silghat Town 182. JQD 183. Amoni 184. Raha 185. Phulaguri 186. Bebejia 187. Senchoa Junction 188. North-East Frontier Railway SNBR 189. Algapur 190. Kataknal 191. Hail Akandi 192. Salchapra 193. Lalabazar 194. Maishashan 195. Dulla Bcherra 196. Baraigram 197. Tilbhum 198. Phakhdagram 199. Arunachal 200. Panchgram
IV. Provision of total 4.05 MWp Solar Photo Voltaic (SPV) at roof top of following office buildings:—
S. No. Railway Major Building/Location 1. Central Railway General Manager's Office & Zonal Railway Training School Bhusawal building 2. Eastern Railway General Manager's Office 3. East Central Railway General Manager's Office 21
S. No. Railway Major Building/Location 4. East Coast Railway General Manager's Office 5. North Central Railway General Manager's Office 6. North Eastern Railway General Manager's Office 7. North East Frontier General Manager's Office Railway 8. Northern Railway General Manager's Office 9. North Western Railway General Manager's Office & Lalgarh (Bikaner) 10. South Railway General Manager's Office 11. South Central Railway General Manager's Office Secundrabad and PRS Boiguda 12. South Eastern Railway General Manager's Office 13. South East Central Railway General Manager's Office 14. South Western Railway General Manager's Office 15. West Central Railway General Manager's Office 16. Western Railway General Manager's Office 17. Metro Railway Kolkata General Manager's Office and Neopara Carshed Kolkata 18. Diesel Locomotive General Manager's Office Workshop 19. Rail Coach Factory, General Manager's Office Kapurthala 20. Integral Coach Factory, General Manager's Office Chennai 21. Railway Design and Administrative Office Standard Organisation (RDSO) Lucknow
V. Provision of total 1.3 MWp capacity Solar Photo Voltaic (SPV) plant at 2000 Level crossing gates on IR:—
S. No. Railway No. of Level Crossing Gates
1. Central Railway 50 2. Eastern Railway 50 3. East Central Railway 200 22
S. No. Railway No. of Level Crossing Gates 4. East Coast Railway 100 5. North Central Railway 100 6. North Eastern Railway 250 7. North East Frontier Railway 200 8. Northern Railway 150 9. North Western Railway 170 10. Southern Railway 150 11. South Central Railway 130 12. South Eastern Railway 50 13. South East Central Railway 50 14. South Western Railway 150 15. West Central Railway 50 16. Western Railway 150
Total 2000 (c) Yes, Madam. Indian Railways proposes to harness solar energy by utilising roof top space of Railway stations, other Railway buildings & land including through the PPP mode as per the feasibility, the modalities of which are being worked out. (d) No, Madam. However, solar power plants have been provided on top of two narrow gauge trains plying on Pathankot-Jogindernagar route in Kangra Valley section and Kalka-Shimla section on trial basis. On evaluation of trial and cost benefit analysis, further study of economic viability will be undertaken. (e) The estimated cost of about 8.8 MW capacity for projects of providing solar panels under railway funding for works as mentioned above is about Rs. 100 crore. The benefits of these projects are reliable power supply particularly at remote locations and saving in diesel due to reduced running of Diesel Generators. APPENDIX IV MEMORANDUM No. 54 Subject: Request for dropping of assurance given in reply to Starred Question No. 353 dated 01.08.2014, regarding ‘‘Indo-China Trade’’. On 01 August, 2014 Shri Arjun Charan Sethi, M.P. Addressed a Starred Question No. 353 to the Minister of Commerce and Industry. The text of the Question along with the reply of the Minister are as given in the Annexure. 2. The reply to the question was treated as an assurance by the Committee and required to be implemented by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry within three months from the date of the reply but the assurance is yet to be implemented. 3. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Department of Commerce) vide O.M. No. 10/16/2014-FT (NEA) dated 03 November, 2014 have requested to drop the assurance on the following grounds:— “That the issue of market access for agro exports has been raised with the Chinese side on several occasions and various fora. During the recently concluded Indo-China 10th JEG meeting held on 2 September, 2014 at the Ministerial level the matter was also strongly taken up with the Chinese side. However, China continues to hold the position that the pest risk analysis for the fruits and vegetables is underway according to the prioritized sequence provided by the Indian side and is unwilling to agree upon any time-frame by which India's demand for market access for the fruits and vegetables would be fulfilled by the Chinese side. Given the facts of the case since it as not possible in bilateral negotiation to affix a time-frame for matters such as grant of market access into another country specially when the other side (China) is unwilling to commit itself to any fixed time frame in this regard, inspite of the sustained efforts being made by the Indian side. In view of the fact and circumstances of the case and the difficulty in fulfilling the assurance it is requested that the Committee may drop the assurance pending against the Department of Commerce.’’ 4. In view of the above, the Ministry with the approval of Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry have requested to drop the above assurance. The Committee may consider. Dated: 10.12.2016 NEW DELHI:
23 ANNEXURE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE) LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 353 ANSWERED ON 1.8.2014 Indo-China Trade *353. SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI: Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state: (a) the quantum and value of trade between India and China during each of the last three years and the current year, product/item-wise; (b) whether the Chinese Government has imposed restrictions on import of certain items, particularly agricultural products from India and if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government has raised the issue of trade deficit with China, if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government of China thereon; and (d) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to resolve various pending issues like market access to various Indian products including removal of restrictions in export of agricultural products, with the Chinese Government and boost India's export to China? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN): (a) to (d) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 353 FOR ANSWER ON 1.8.2014 REGARDING "INDO-CHINA TRADE" (a) Details of trade with China during the last three years are given below:— Trade Statistics between India and China (Values in USD Million) Year Import Export Total Trade Trade Deficit I II III IV V 2011-12 55,313.58 18,076.55 73,390.13 37,237.03 2012-13 52,248.33 13,534.88 65,783.21 38,713.45 2013-14 51,049.01 14,829.31 65,878.32 36,219.70 April-May 2014* 9,219.00 2,213.10 11,432.10 7,005.90
*Figures are provisional (Source: DGCI&S) The details of top 10 principal commodities of export and import with China for the last three years are as follows:— Export Data for China (Values in USD Million) 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14
Commodity Value Commodity Value Commodity Value
Cotton Raw Cotton Raw Including Iron Ore 4177.30 Including Waste 2237.38 Waste 1912.95
Cotton Raw Copper and Incld. Waste 3442.38 Products made 2011.12 Cotton Yarn 1905.55 Copper and of Copper Products made of Copper and Products Copper 2020.09 Iron Ore 1423.23 made of Copper 1842.06 Petroleum Products 1170.37 Cotton Yarn 1155.40 Iron Ore 1205.66 Plastic Raw Petroleum Iron and Steel 581.28 Materials 551.78 Products 1025.34 Granite, Natural Stone and Granite, Natural Cotton Yarn 560.00 Product 512.46 Stone and Product 559.79 Plastic Raw Plastic Raw Materials 559.12 Spices 501.19 Materials 512.66 26
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14
Commodity Value Commodity Value Commodity Value Organic Organic Organic Chemicals 493.50 Chemicals 498.03 Chemicals 491.66 Granite, Natural Aircraft, Stone and Spacecraft and Product 433.43 Castor Oil 323.11 Parts 411.19 Petroleum Castor Oil 320.26 Products 320.73 Spices 384.29 Other Commodities 4360.43 4045.11 4621.55 Total 18118.17 Total 13579.51 Total 14872.71
Telecom Telecom Telecom Instruments 6823.73 Instruments 6390.61 Instruments 7064.71 Computer Computer Project Hardware, Hardware, Goods 5089.49 Peripherals 4318.98 Peripherals 4214.17 Computer Hardware, Project Indl. Machinery Peripherals 3893.95 Goods 3704.95 For Dairy Etc. 2269.93 Fertilizers Fertilizers Manufactured 2587.26 Manufactured 2997.02 Project Goods 2122.40 Indl. Indl. Bulk Drugs, Machinary for Machinary for Drug Dairy Etc. 2487.71 Dairy Etc. 2338.01 Intermediates 2000.08 Electric Machinery Consumer Organic and Equipment 2049.24 Electronics 2096.49 Chemicals 1985.37 Bulk Drugs, Bulk Drugs, Drug Drug Intermediates 1828.69 Intermediates 2009.88 Fertilizers Manufactured 1920.38 Electric Iron and Machinery Electronic Steel 1819.01 and Equipment 1894.79 Components 1915.25 Electronics Organic Consumer Components 1771.56 Chemicals 1839.39 Electronics 1726.68 Electric Consumer Electronic Machinery and Electronics 1753.98 Instruments 1730.43 Equipment 1726.37 Other Commodities 24583.55 22927.76 24087.55 Total 54688.18 52248.32 51032.89
(b) China has suspended import of rapeseed meal from India with effect from 1st January, 2012 on the ground of alleged contamination of malachite green dye in consignments of Indian rapeseed meal exported to China. Indian bovine meat and meat products have also been denied entry into the Chinese market on grounds of alleged 'Foot-and-Mouth Disease' (FMD) in India. Market access for certain fruits and vegetable is also pending with China. 27
(c) Yes, Madam. The issue of trade deficit with China has been raised by India with China from time to time. At the 9th meeting of the Ministerial level India-China Joint Group on Economic Relations, Trade Science and Technology (JEG), held in August, 2012, in New Delhi, India had raised the issue of growing trade deficit with China. This issue was also discussed during the visit of Indian Prime Minister to China in October, 2013 and during the Chinese Premier's visit to India in May, 2013. MOS C&I (IC) during her visit to China from 26-30th June, 2014 also conveyed India's deep concern of growing trade deficit to the Chinese Commerce Minister. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation on Industrial Parks in India was also signed between the two countries on 30th June, 2014 with the objective to expand the scope of bilateral trade and investment cooperation, and promote cooperation between Chinese and Indian enterprises including the development of Industrial Parks, Special Economic Zone (SEZ), National Investment and Manufacturing Zone (NIMZ) etc. in India, which in turn has a potential to positively affect our trade deficit. (d) Issue of market access for various Indian products has consistently been pursued at different fora including the India-China JEG at the ministerial level which discussed the issue of market access for Indian products including agro-products. Specific Joint Working Groups (JWG) take up issues related to market access to various Indian products, removal of restrictions in export of agricultural products, trade in services etc. The JWG on Trade in Services met in Beijing on December 13, 2013, to discuss cooperation under Information Technology and ITES, tourism, entertainment and media services, etc. Cooperation in Pharma sector and to boost pharma exports to China has constantly been pursued with the Chinese authorities. Four MoUs have also been signed between India and China: MoU on Cooperation related to Import and Export Trade of Fishery Products, MoU on Trade and Safety of Feed and Feed Ingredients, MoU on Export of Buffalo Meat from India to China and MoU on IT. APPENDIX V MEMORANDUM No. 56 Subject: Request for dropping of assurance given in reply to Unstarred Question No. 3506 dated 04.08.2014, regarding “Wafer Fabrication Manufacturing Facilities.” On 04 August, 2014 Shri B. Vinod Kumar, M.P. addressed an Unstarred Question No. 3506 to the Minister of Communications and Information Technology. The text of the question alongwith the reply of the Minister are as given in the Annexure. 2. The reply to the question was treated as an assurance by the Committee and required to the implemented by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (Department of Electronics and Information Technology) within three months from the date of the reply but the assurance is yet to be implemented. 3. The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (Department of Electronics and Information Technology) Technology vide O.M. No. 2 (85)/2015- Parl. dated 24 March, 2015 have requested to drop the assurance on the following grounds:— ‘‘That No proposal for setting up a semiconductor wafer fab as per project parameters and incentives approved by Government has been received. However, a preliminary proposal has been received from M/s Interactivity Broadband Telecommunications Pvt. Ltd. For setting up a project comprising of different modules i.e. CMOS Fab, Compound Semiconductor (CS) Fab, Wafer Production, Display Production and Ceramics Packaging. The proposal did not furnish several details including project funding marketing/business plans and technology ownership/experience, the company has been requested to provide the details in this regard. In this connection, it may be noted that the reply was given as per the question. The underlined portion does not construe the reply as an assurance. We may request the Committee on Government Assurance, Lok Sabha Secttt. not to treat this reply as an assurance and that it may be deleted from the list of assurances pertaining to Deity." 4. In view of the above, the Ministry, with the approval of Minister of Communications and Information Technology, have requested to drop the above asssurance. The Committee may consider.
Dated: 10.02.2016
NEW DELHI:
28 ANNEXURE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY) LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3506 ANSWERED ON 04.08.2014 Wafer Fabrication Manufacturing Facilities 3506. SHRI B. VINOD KUMAR: Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has any proposal for setting up of Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication manufacturing facilities in the country; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether a number of companies have requested to the Government for establishment of their units and if so, the details thereof along with the names of companies; (d) whether the Government has announced any packages of incentives in this regard; and (e) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard? ANSWER THE MINISTER FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD): (a) and (b) The Cabinet has approved setting up of two Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication (FAB) Manufacturing Facilities in India. These FAB units are to be set up by two business consortia, with the following broad project parameters: (i) M/s. Jaiprakash Associates Limited (with IBM, USA and Tower Semiconductor Limited, Israel as partners) (a) Project Cost: Rs. 34,000 crore approximately (b) Technology: 90/65/45/28 nm (in a phased manner) (c) Capacity: 40,000 WSPM
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(d) Location: near Yamuna Expressway, Uttar Pradesh (ii) M/s. HSMC Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. (with ST, Microelectronics and Silterra Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. As partners) (a) Project Cost: Rs. 29,000 crore approximately (b) Technology: 90/65/45/28/22 nm (in a phased manner) (c) Capacity: 40,000 WSPM (d) Location: Prantij, Gujarat (c) Apart from the two business consortia mentioned above, no proposal for setting up a semiconductor wafer fab as per project parameters and incentives approved by Government has been received. However, a preliminary proposal has been received from M/s. Interactivity Broadband Telecommunications Pvt. Ltd. for setting up a project comprising of different modules i.e. CMOS Fab, Compound Semiconductor (CS) Fab, Wafer Production, Display Production and Ceramic Packaging. However, since the proposal did not furnish several details including project funding, marketing/business plans and technology ownership/experience, the company has been requested to provide the details in this regard. (d) and (e) The following main incentives have been extended to the two consortia: (i) 25% subsidy on capital expenditure and tax reimbursement as admissible under Modified Special Incentive Package Scheme (M-SIPS) Policy. (ii) Exemption of Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for non-covered capital items. (iii) 200% deduction on expenditure on R&D as admissible under Section 35 (2AB) of the Income Tax (IT) Act. (iv) Investment linked deductions under Section 35 AD of the IT Act. (v) Interest free loan of approx. Rs. 5124 crore each (Exact amount to be calculated on Detailed Project Report appraisal). Letters of Intent (LoI) dated 19.03.2014 have been issued to the two consortia. As per the LoI, the two consortia are required to fulfil certain specified milestones to demonstrate their readiness for the next steps. APPENDIX VI MEMORANDUM No. 57 Subject: Request for dropping of assurance given in reply to Unstarred Question No. 3540 dated 04.08.2014, regarding "Domestic Manufacturing Telecom Equipment". On 04 August, 2014 Shri Dharmendra Yadav, M.P. addressed an Unstarred Qustion No. 3540 to the Minister of Communications and Information Technology. The text of the question along with the reply of the Minister are as given in the Annexure. 2. The reply to the question was treated as an assurance by the Committee and required to be implemented by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology within three months from the date of the reply but the assurance is yet to be implemented. 3. The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology vide O.M. No. 13-26/2014-IP dated 17 November, 2014 have requested to drop the assurance on the following grounds:— "That the policy for providing preference to domestic manufacturers for 23 notified telecom products in Government procurement is still 'under process'. However, the fact is that the Department of Telecommunications has already notified 23 telecom products vide Notification dated 05.10.2012 for providing preference to domestically manufactured telecom products in Government procurement. The policy shall be in force for a period of 10 years." 4. In view of the above, the Ministry, with the approval of Minister of Communications and Information Technology, have requested to drop the above assurance. The Committee may consider.
Dated: 10.02.2016 NEW DELHI:
31 ANNEXURE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3540 ANSWERED ON 04.08.2014 Domestic manufacturing Telecom equipment 3540. SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV: SHRI ANANDRAO ADSUL: Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state: (a) whether the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) in its recommendations on Telecom Equipment Manufacturing (TEM) Policy (April, 2011) had suggested several measures for promotion of domestic manufacturing of telecom equipment; (b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government on the recommendations/suggestions; (c) the total quantum of telecom equipment imported in the country during each of the last three years and the current year; (d) whether the Government proposes to set up a Telecom Equipment Manufacturing Organisation to coordinate between manufacturers and service providers for effective implementation of the TEM Policy and if so, the details thereof and the time by which the said organisation will be set up; and (e) the further initiative taken by the Government to encourage domestic manufactures to produce telecom equipment at more competitive prices? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & LAW AND JUSTICE (SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD): (a) Yes, Madam. (b) and (e) The summary of TRAI's recommendations on 'Telecom Equipment Manufacturing Policy' is given in the Annexure, Department of Telecom has constituted a Standing Council viz. Telecom Equipment Manufacturing Council (TEMC) consisting of experts from Telecom Service providers. Telecom equipment manufacturing industry, Government, Academia and R&D institutions to examine the recommendations of TRAI, The first report of TEMC has been submitted in September 2013. The Government has imposed basic custom duty at 10% on specified telecommunication products that are outside the purview of the information
32 33 technology agreement. The Government has also imposed education cess on imported electronic products to provide parity between domestically produced goods and imported goods. The policy for providing preference to domestic manufacturers for 23 notified telecom products in Government procurement is under implementation. Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) Scheme provides financial assistance for creating world-class infrastructure for electronics manufacturing units and Modified Special Incentive Package Scheme (M-SIPS) provides financial incentives to offset disability and attract investments in the manufacturing of electronics products (including telecom). Government has approved setting up of two semiconductor wafer fabrication (FAB) manufacturing facilities in India which would create the necessary ecosystem for design and manufacturing of telecom equipment. Foreign direct investment upto 100% is allowed in manufacturing of telecom products under the automatic route. Further, Telecommunications Standards Development Society, India (TSDSI)- and industry led autonomous "not for profit" Standards Development Organization (SDO) for Telecom products and services has been set up for the development of standards for Telecom especially suited to Indian environment and incorporation of the same in the International standards. This SDO for Telecom will help Indian companies to develop standards for telecom products and services to meet Indian specific environment, which is expected to promote indigenous R&D and manufacturing. (c) India's import of Telecom equipment for the last three years and the current year (April to May 2014) are as under:
Year Value (Rs. crore) 2011-12 59447.40 2012-13 61539.01 2013-14 74116.21 April-2014 13346.43 To May 2014
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ANNEXURE REFERRED IN REPLY TO THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3540 DATED 04.08.2014 The Summary of TRAI's recommendations on "Telecom Equipment Manufacturing Policy" dated 12.04.2011. 1. The Telecom Equipment Manufacturing Policy should be an integral and a significant part of the New Telecom Policy. 2. The proposed policy should have as objective the following targets:
2012-13 2014-15 2016-17 2019-20 1. Demand 100 100 100 100 2. Imported/LVAP 70 55 40 20 3. DMP 30 45 60 80 (i) MP 15 20 25 30 (ii) IP 15 25 35 50 4. Min. Value Addition 25 35 50 65
3. Preferential market access should be provided to the domestic manufactured products (comprising both Indian Manufactured Products and Indian Products) in procurement by the Government and Government Licencees (service providers both public and private) as per Table 2.1 subject to the value additions proposed for the corresponding years.
Year 2012-13 2014-15 2016-17 2019-20
Market Access for 30% 45% 60% 80% Domestic Manufactured Products Value addition 25% 35% 50% 65% Table 2.1 Market access for domestic products 4. Government or Government licencee (service providers— both public and private) would be responsible for meeting the market access criterion even if the installation, maintenance and operations are outsourced. 5. The Department of Telecom should suitably modify the relevant clauses in the UAS Licences issued/to be issued and the Unified Licence to include the stipulations of percentages of market access, value addition and auditing— in respect of domestic products. 35
6. To supply under the market access stipulation, the domestic manufacturer must submit a certificate from its statutory auditor to the effect that the prescribed value addition condition has been met. This would be test audited by the DoT or an agency authorised by DoT. 7. The service provider procuring more than 10% of the market access requirement of telecom equipment in the form of Indian Manufactured Products should get a rebate equivalent to 10% of its licence fee for that year and the service provider procuring more than 20% of its telecom equipment requirement in the form of Indian Manufactured Products should get a rebate equivalent to 20% of its licence fee for that year. For the purpose of this recommendation licence fee does not include USOF contribution of 5% of AGR. 8. If a service provider is not able to meet the criteria of market access then it will deposit an amount equal to 5% of the shortfall in the value of the equipment in the Telecom Research Fund or the Telecom Equipment Manufacturing Fund. 9. A Telecom Equipment Manufacturing Organisation (TEMO) should be set up to coordinate between manufacturers and service providers for proper implementation of the telecom equipment manufacturing policy. 10. For the purpose of benefits being recommended for domestic manufactured product companies with annual turnover less than Rs. 1000 crore, only those domestic manufacturing companies should be eligible in which no other manufacturer having annual turnover of Rs. 1000 crore or more holds substantial equity. Substantial equity herein will mean equity of 10% or more. 11. All domestic telecom equipment manufacturers producing Indian Products or Indian Manufactured Products and having an annual turnover of less than Rs. 1000 Crore should get access to debt finance for capital and working capital for a period of 5 years on subsidised terms. The extent of subsidy will be 6% for the Indian Product Manufacturers and 3% for producers of Indian Manufactured Products. The Government should formulate a subsidy scheme for the purpose and the subsidy grants can be channelised for disbursement directly to the lending banks. 12. Set up an International Standard Testing and Certification Agency by way of converting TEC into an Autonomous Agency for testing all products manufactured in India or imported from other countries. This Agency should be headed by a person of eminence from the relevant field and will be managed by an independent Board drawn from technical members of the Government, industry and academia. 13. To remove the comparative tax disadvantage on domestic manufactured products, the Authority recommends that the total incidence of Excise Duty and VAT on domestic manufactured products should be limited to 12%. In addition, as in the case of imported equipment, there should be no CST on domestic manufactured products or, alternatively, a tax equivalent to 2% should be imposed on imported products. 36
14. A special incentive should be provided to producers of domestic manufactured products with total annual turnover less than Rs. 1000 crore by deferring the payment of Excise/Sales Tax/VAT/GST by them for a period of 5 years at a nominal rate of interest. 15. Income Tax holiday may be given for 10 years, on the lines of that given to the software industry, for producers of domestic manufactured telecom products, whose total annual turnover is less than Rs. 1000 Crore. They should also be exempted from payment of Minimum Alternative Tax. 16. For the mobile handset industry, as in the case of telecom network equipment manufacturing, comparative tax disadvantages should be removed for domestically manufactured handsets by reducing VAT and by placing a tax equivalent to CST on imported products. 17. As an exceptional measure, to make it easier for domestic manufacturers to commence domestic production of mobile handsets, exemption from countervailing duties may be granted on import of capital equipment and Excise duty on domestically sourced capital goods for the handset manufacturing industry. 18. All custom clearances for the import of raw materials and components for domestic manufacture of telecom equipment in India should be completed expeditiously and preferably within 7 days of application. 19. The requirement for "provenness" be waived for domestic manufactured products provided that the turnover of the domestic manufacturer is less than Rs. 1000 crore and provided that the domestic product meets the requirement of quality, technical specifications and standards and are certified by the testing and certification organisation. In such a case the qualifying company would be given order upto 10% by quantity. 20. Ten telecom clusters be identified immediately. The Central/State Governments should make all efforts to develop infrastructural facilities in a time bound manner so that the infrastructure related disabilities are removed for the units that are located in the clusters. 21.TCIL may be strengthened as a system integrator for installing and operating networks in other countries using telecom equipment sourced from India. Further, to enable more autonomy and efficiency, TCIL may be disinvested such that the Government holds upto 49% equity. 22. India should use its strengths in software to enter into bi-lateral trade agreements with other countries which results in India exporting telecom equipment in lieu of raw materials like tin and copper. 23.Preferential market access may be given for Indian products as per the following table:— 37
Table 3.2 Market access for Indian Products Year 2012-13 2014-15 20l6-17 2019-20 Market access of 15% 25% 35% 50% Indian products 24. If a service provider is not able to meet the criteria of market access then it will deposit an amount equal to 10% of the shortfall in the value of the equipment in the Telecom Research fund or the Telecom Equipment Manufacturing fund. 25. The focus areas for the R&D fund should be the following:— (1) Next Generation Networks consisting of technologies for core and access: core and edge routers, Softswitches, Ethernet Switches, xDSL. (2) Next Generation Mobile Networks:LTE Advanced, IP Multimedia sub Systems, cognitive radio, software defined radio, WiMax, distributed antenna systems, backhaul technologies. (3) Fiber optic technologies. (4) Terminal Devices- modems, routers, dongles, data cards, mobile handsets, wireless access points, mobile hands etc. (5) Security and surveillance equipment, sensors. (6) Non-conventional energy for telecom. (7) Any other area considered commercially relevant in future. 26. A Telecom Research and Development Park should be established with the purpose of facilitating research, innovation, IPR creation and commercialisation for fast and sustainable growth of the telecom industry. This park should be functional by December 2013. 27. TRDC should set up Telecom Research and Development Fund(TRDF) with a corpus of Rs. 10,000 crore which should be invested in secure deposits and bonds and the interest accruals should be used for financing R&D projects. 28. The R&D fund should be utilised for research, IPR creation and development activities. The fund should give soft-loans, grants, reimbursement of R&D expenses, IPR filing and renewal fee. 29. The selection process for the projects to be financed should give due weightage to the potential of the project for resulting into successful IPR and evolving into successful commercial products that would help the country in increasingly manufacturing indigenously developed telecom equipment. 30. The R&D fund should be able to accept the royalties for the commercialised products, interest on soft-loans, contributions and any other accruals related to its activities. The royalty should be proportional to the funding made available to a research project. 38
31. A Telecom Research and Development Corporation(TRDC) should be set up and an amount of Rs. 15,000 crore may be made available to this Corporation for the following purpose:— (a) Setting up of an R&D fund (b) Establishing a Research and Development Park 32. The fund should be managed by a special autonomous board drawn from industry, academia and government and headed by a person of eminence from the field of research in technology. 33.The duties and taxes should be structured to promote research in telecom. The proposed TRDC will make a recommendation in this regard. 34.Create a Telecom Manufacturing Fund(TMF) for providing venture capital to indigenous manufacturing in the form of equity and soft loans for supporting pre and post commercialisation product development and brand creation. The TMF would be managed by a corporate body and headed by a person of eminence in the field of banking/venture capital finance. 35. The manufacturing fund should be an open fund with contribution from the Government and other bodies like finance corporations. The Government would initially provide an amount of Rs. 3000 crore to establish TMF and start financing activities. 36.An autonomous Telecom Standards Organisation(TSO) be set up for carrying out all works relating to telecom standards. It will also have the responsibility of driving international standards and drawing up specifications of the equipment to be used in the Indian telecom network. The governing board of the organisation should consist of experts from the academia, research centres, Industry and the Government and the organisatsion should be headed by a person of eminence in the area of technical standardisation. 37. A cutting edge technology fab facility should be set up with government funding support in the form of equity, grants and softloans. The Government should provide upto 75% funding of which upto 49% should be in the form of equity and remaining as debt. 38. Set up a second fab unit for manufacture of a variety of general purpose chips that could be used in a large number of equipment with government funding support in the form of equity, grants and softloans. The Government should provide upto 50% out of which upto 49% should be in the form of equity and remaining as debt. 39. The following are recommended regarding taxes and duties on domestically manufactured components:— Taxes and duties should be so structured that they are not disadvantaged vis-a-vis imported components. Total of Excise and VAT should be limited to 12%. Component manufacturing companies including fab and fabless manufacture should be exempt from Minimum Alternative Tax (MAT). 39
40. The taxes and duties on the components should be lower than that on the finished products. 41. The dual use imported inputs required for manufacture of telecom equipment should not be subject to bond payment if the importer can indisputably prove use for telecom product manufacture. APPENDIX VII MEMORANDUM No. 58 Subject: Request for dropping of assurance given in reply to Unstarred Question No. 4246 dated 7 August, 2014 regarding "Digitization of Land Titles." On 7 August, 2014 Shri Jayant Sinha M.P., addressed an Unstarred Question No. 4246 to the Minister of Rural Development. The text of the question alongwith the reply of the Minister are as given in the Annexure. 2. The reply to the question was treated as an assurance by the Committee and required to be implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development within three months from the date of the reply. The assurance is yet to be implemented. 3. The Ministry of Rural Development vide O.M. No. H-11011/45/2014-LRD dated 19 February, 2015 have requested to drop the assurance on the following grounds:— "That Computerisation of RoR and their updation is an on going activity under the National Land Record Modernization Programme (NLRMP) which will continue in the coming years State like part of Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram and Meghalaya where original settlement has not taken place, or State such as Jammu & Kashmir for security problem, are likely to take considerable time which will pend completion of this issue over a long period. Therefore, to complete the programme it is requested to the Committee on Government Assurance to not treat the answer to the question as an assurance." 4. In view of the above, the Ministry, with the approval of the Minister of State for Rural Development, have requested to drop the above assurance. The Committee may consider.
Dated: 10.02.2016
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40 ANNEXURE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4246 ANSWERED ON 07.08.2014 Digitization of Land Titles 4246. SHRI JAYANT SINHA: Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government proposes to digitize land titles: (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the procedure proposed to be followed to determine actual land owners; (d) whether the Government proposes to make said information available to general public; and (e) if so, the manner in which it is likely to be done? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI UPENDRA KUSHWAHA): (a) to (e) No Sir. There is no proposal of digitize Land Titles. However, Computerization of Record of Rights (RoRs) is one of the component of the National Land Records, Modernization Programme (NLRMP) administered by the Department of Land Resources. As per the information provided by National Informatics Centre (NIC), 20 States/UTs have computerized RoRs and Computerization of RoRs is unde progress in 9 States/UTs. 18 States/UTs have placed RoRs data on the website.
41 APPENDIX VIII MEMORANDUM No. 59 Subject: Request for dropping of assurance given in reply to Starred question No. 357 dated 05.09.2012, regarding "Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement". On 05 September, 2012 Shri Uday Singh M.P. addressed a Starred Question No. 357 to the Minister of Finance. The text of the question alongwith the reply of the Minister are as given in the Annexure. 2. The reply to the question was treated as an assurance by the Committee and required to be implemented by the Ministry of Finance within three months from the date of the reply but the assurance is yet to be implemented. 3. The Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) vide O.M. No. 439/14/ 2012-FT&TR-IV dated 05.04.2013 & 439/14/2012-FTD/4444 dated 26.12.2014 have requested to drop the assurance on the following grounds:— "That we have not given any Assurance in reply to the Starred Question No. 357. The negotiations in respect of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) with a treaty country are bilateral in nature and any amendment to the DTAA has to be mutually agreed by both the countries. As this is a bilateral issue, it cannot be implemented unilaterally by India. Therefore, no unilateral assurance on proposed changes to the Double Taxation Avoidance Convention (DTAC) with Mauritius can be given. A Joint working Group comprising members from the Government of India and Government of Mauritius was constituted in 2006 to resolve the matter. Eight rounds of discussions have taken place so far. However, the issues could not be resolved. In view of above, the Committee on Government Assurances may kindly be requested to take note that no unilateral decision in this matter can be taken by Government of India and, therefore, it is not possible to implement any changes to the DTAC with Mauritius unilaterally by India. Therefore, the Committee may kindly be requested to consider our request to drop the above assurance." 4. In view of the above, the Ministry with the approval of Minister of State for Finance, have requested to drop the above assurance.
The Committee may consider. Dated: 10.02.2016 NEW DELHI:
42 ANNEXURE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 357 ANSWERED ON 05.09.2012 Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement *357. SHRI UDAY SINGH: Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has taken note of gross misuse of India - Mauritius Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA); (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the corrective steps Government proposes to take in this regard; (d) whether differences have cropped up between the Department of Revenue and the Foreign Investment Promotion Board over Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) coming through Mauritius route; and (e) if so, the details thereof along with reaction of the Government thereto and action taken to resolve the matter? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI P. CHIDAMBARAM): (a) to (e) A statement is laid on the Table of the House. Statement referred to in reply to parts (a) to (e) of the Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 357 regarding 'Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement', raised by SHRI UDAY SINGH, for answer on 5th September, 2012. (a) & (b) The existing Double Taxation Avoidance Convention (DTAC) between India and Mauritius was notified in 1983. India - Mauritius DTAC provides for taxation of capital gains arising from alienation of shares only in the country of residence of the investor. Capital-gains is fully exempt from taxation in Mauritius under their domestic law. Thus an investor routing his investments through Mauritius into India does not pay capital gainst tax either in India or in Mauritius. Mauritius thus became an attractive route for investment by third country residents into India through treaty abuse. (c) Government has proposed to reveiw the India-Mauritius Double Taxation Avoidance Convention (DTAC) bilaterally to incorporate appropriate changes in the DTAC for prevention of treaty abuse and to strengthen the mechanism for exchange of information on tax matters between India and Mauritius. A Joint Working Group (JWG) comprising members from the Government of India and the Government of Mauritius was constituted in 2006 to inter-alia, put in place adequate safequards
43 44 to prevent misuse of the India-Mauritius DTAC. Eight rounds of discussions have taken place so far. Consistent efforts are being made by the Indian Government to find mutually acceptable solution for addressing India's concerns. (d) No Madam. For the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) proposals listed in the Agenda for each foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB), meeting, Department of Revenue (DoR) furnishes its comments on the proposal from DOR's perspective. FIPB Secretariat in Department of Economic Affairs examines the proposal from FDI Policy perspective. Keeping in view the merits of each proposal as also comments of the concerned Administrative Ministries including DOR, FIPB deliberates and makes recommendations in accordance with FDI policy of the Government. (e) Not Applicable. APPENDIX IX MEMORANDUM No. 60 Subject: Request for dropping of assurances given in replies to: (i) Unstarred Question No. 389 dated 07 July, 2009 regarding "Cash for food scheme." (Annexure-I). (ii) Starred Question No. 444 dated 04 August, 2009 regarding "Roadmap for revamp of PDS." (Annexure-II). (iii) Unstarred Question No. 2399 dated 16 August, 2011 regarding "Cash Transfer of food subsidy." (Annexure-III). (iv) Unstarred Question No. 1488 dated 09 August, 2011 regarding "Cash Subsidy." (Annexure-IV). (v) Starred Question No. 12 dated 13 March, 2012 regarding "Computerization of PDS." (Annexure-V). (vi) Unstarred Question No. 6390 dated 15 May, 2012 regarding "Foodgrain allocation under PDS." (Annexure-VI). (vii) Unstarred Question No. 5221 dated 08 May, 2012 regarding "Aadhaar in PDS." (Annexure-VII). (viii) Unstarred Question No. 6311 dated 15 May, 2012 regarding "Cash for food subsidy" (Annexure-VIII). (ix) Unstarred Question No. 1460 dated 21 August, 2012 regarding "Cash for foodgrains." (Annexure-IX). (x) Unstarred Question No. 3784 dated 04 September, 2012 regarding "Evaluation of PDF". (Annexure-X). The above mentioned questions were asked by various M.Ps. to the Minister of Agriculture and Minister of State in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution. The contents of the questions along with the replies of the Minister are as given in Annexures (I to X). 2. The replies to the questions were treated as assurance and required to be implemented by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public distribution within three months of the date of the reply but the assurances are yet to be implemented. 3. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution vide O.M. No. 7(1)2013-PD.I dated 22 April, 2013 had requested to drop the assurances on the following grounds:—
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"That a draft Pilot Scheme on Direct Transfer of Food Subsidy in Cash (instead of foodgrains and sugar) to Below Poverty Line (BPL)/Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) beneficiaries under Targeted Public distribution System (TPDS) was under consideration in the Department of Food and Public Distribution in consultation with State Governments, other Ministries/ agencies, etc. In the meantime, it has been decided that Direct benefits Transfer will not replace food with cash under the Public Distribution System as the issues of entitlement are more complex. Accordingly, the above-referred Pilot Scheme for Direct Transfer of Food Subsidy under TPDS is not being pursued further by the Department. In this regard, nine Assurances on the above subject have been made in the Lok Sabha. Keeping in view the position explained above, Lok Sabha Secretariat is requested drop the above referred nine Assurances and delete them from the list of Assurances pending against this Department." 4. The above request of the Ministry was considered by the Committee at their sitting held on 17 December, 2013 and the Committee decided not to drop the assurances. The Committee accordingly presented its 37th Report (15th Lok Sabha) inter-alia recommending that the issue of draft pilot scheme of direct transfer of food subsidy, which was abandoned, abruptly be reconsidered actively in public interest. 5. However, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public distribution vide their O.M. No. 7(1)2013-PD. I dated 22nd July, 2014 had requested to drop the assurances on the following grounds:— "That the Department of Food and Public Distribution had received requests from the State Governments of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Bihar and Government of NCT of Delhi to provide food subsidy in cash in selected districts instead of providing foodgrains under TPDS to BPL/ AAY families in these districts on a pilot basis. Based on those proposals, a draft scheme was prepared to test the feasibility of this alternative mode of transfer of food subsidy. Proposals from above said State Governments were under consideration in consultation with Department of Expenditure. Meanwhile, in the meeting of the National committee on Direct Cash Transfer headed by the Hon'ble Prime Minister, it was decided that Direct Benefits Transfer will not replace food with cash under the Public Distribution System. It was also stated that this will take more time as the issues of entitlement are more complex. Keeping in view the decision taken at the highest level by National Committee on direct Cash Transfers not to include food in the rollout in Direct Cash Transfer, it was decided in the Department that the proposed pilot scheme for disbursement of food subsidy in cash to BPL/AAY beneficiaries in lieu of distribution of food grains under TPDS would not be pursued further. In this background, the recommendations/observations of the committee on Government Assurances conveyed by the Lok Sabha Secretariat that 47
the matter may be reconsidered actively in public interest and that the assurances be implemented expeditiously have again been examined in the Department. It has been decided with the approval of Hon'ble Ministers Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution that as the decision not to pursue the pilot scheme was taken by a high level committee headed by the Hon'ble Prime Minister, further reconsideration of the matter may not be required. In view of the above, Lok Sabha Secretariat is requested to drop the above referred nine assurances and delete them from the pending list of assurances. 6. In view of the above, the Ministry, with the approval of Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, have requested to drop the above assurances. The Committee may re-consider.
Dated 10.02.2016 NEW DELHI: ANNEXURE I GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 389 ANSWERED ON 07.07.2009 Cash for Food Scheme 389. SHRI ANANDRAO VITHOBA ADSUL: SHRI PRASANNA KUMAR PATASANI: SHRI KISHANBHAI VESTABHAI PATEL: SHRI SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL: SHRI PRADEEP KUMAR MAJHI: Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased to state: (a) whether the Planning Commission has recommended discontinuation of the present Public Distribution Scheme and introduce in its place a Cash for Food Scheme; (b) if so, the details thereof and the benefits likely to accrue therefrom; and (c) the manner in which the Government proposes to ensure that the benefits/ cash provided under the said scheme reaches the intended beneficiaries? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (PROF. K.V. THOMAS): (a), (b) & (c) Planning Commission has not recommended discontinuation of the present Targeted Public Distribution System and introduction in its place of a cash for food scheme. However, State Governments of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Delhi submitted proposals for approval to direct disbursement of food subsidy in cash to BPL families in lieu of foodgrains under TPDS on a pilot basis in five districts i.e. Lakhimpur Kheri and Hardoi in Uttar Pradesh, Panchkula and Jhajjar in Haryana and Central District in Delhi. Based on those proposals, a draft scheme has been prepared to test feasibility of the alternative mode of transfer of food subsidy to BPL/AAY beneficiaries under TPDS. The draft scheme is under examination.
48 ANNEXURE II GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 444 ANSWERED ON 04.08.2009 Roadmap For Revamp of PDS *444. SHRI JOSEPH TOPPO: SHRI PRABODH PANDA: Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased to state: (a) whether the Union Government has formulated a roadmap to revamp the Public Distribution System for effective transfer of food subsidy to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) families; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government has received proposals from various stakeholders including State Governments in this regard; and (d) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?
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THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND MINISTER OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI SHARAD PAWAR): (a), (b), (c) & (d) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
Statement Targeted Public Distribution System (TDPS) is implemented jointly by Government of India & State/UT Governments. GOI carries out procurement of foodgrains, allocations to the State/UT Governments; storage and transportation up to designated depots. Allocations of foodgrains within State/UT, identification of eligible BPL & AAY families based on estimates of Planning Commission, issuance of ration cards to them and distribution of allocated foodgrains to ration card holders through FPS are done by State/UT Governments. State/UT Governments have been directed to strengthen TPDS by taking various measures to ensure improved monitoring and vigilance, increased transparency in functioning, use of communication and information technology, tools, and efficient operations of FPS.
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State Governments of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Delhi submitted proposals for approval to direct disbursement of food subsidy in cash to BPL families in lieu of foodgrains under TPDS on pilot basis in five districts i.e. Lakhimpur Kheri and Hardoi in Uttar Pradesh, Panchkula and Jhajjar in Haryana and Central District in Delhi. Based on those proposals, a draft scheme has been prepared to test feasibility of this alternative mode of transfer of food subsidy under TPDS to BPL/AAY families. The draft scheme is under examination. Government of Bihar has also now suggested for disbursement of cash subsidy under TPDS. ANNEXURE III GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2399 ANSWERED ON 16.08.2011 Cash Transfer of Food Subsidy 2399. SHRI ANANDRAO VITHOBA ADSUL: SHRI GANESH SINGH: SHRI ADHALRAO SHIVAJIRAO PATIL: SHRI GAJANAN BABAR: Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased to state: (a) whether the Union Government is considering to replace the Public Distribution System (PDS) with cash transfers; (b) if so, the reasons therefor; (c) the manner in which cash transfer would address the question of food availability for poor; (d) whether objections to the said scheme have been raised from various quarters; (e) if so, the details thereof and reaction of the Government thereto; and (f) the steps taken by Union Government to strengthen the PDS across the country? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (PROF. K.V. THOMAS): (a) to (f) Proposals have been received from some State Governments like Bihar, Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh for direct disbursement of food subsidy in cash instead of distribution of foodgrains under Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) to Below Poverty Line (BPL)/Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) families on a pilot basis only. A draft scheme is under examination. Strengthening and streamlining of TPDS is a continuous process. To improve functioning of TPDS, Government has been regularly requesting State/UT Governments for continuous review of lists of BPL and AAY families, ensuring timely availability of foodgrains at Fair Price Shops (FPSs), ensuring greater transparency in functioning of TPDS, improved monitoring and vigilance at various levels and introduction of new technologies such as Computerization of TPDS operations at various levels.
51 ANNEXURE IV GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1488 ANSWERED ON 09.08.2011 Cash Subsidy 1488. DR. (KUM.) GIRIJA VYAS: SHRIMATI SHRUTI CHOUDHRY: Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased to state: (a) whether there are reports that the slum women prefers allocation of foodgrains over transfer of cash subsidy; and (b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Union and State Governments thereto? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (PROF. K.V. THOMAS): (a) & (b) To make an assessment regarding transfer of food subsidy in cash, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi has reported the launch of a pilot project in Raghubir Nagar in West Delhi. The results of the study are awaited. Proposals have also been received by the Government from some State Governments like Bihar, Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh for direct disbursement of food subsidy in cash to Below Poverty Line (BPL)/Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) families on pilot basis instead of distribution of foodgrain to them under Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS). A draft scheme is under examination.
52 ANNEXURE V GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 12 ANSWERED ON 13.03.2012 Computerisation of PDS *12. SHRI ANANDRAO VITHOBA ADSUL: SHRI P.L. PUNIA: Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased to state: (a) whether the Union Government has sought information from the States regarding initiatives taken by them to computerise the Public Distribution System (PDS) with a view to fast tracking the reform process so as to check corruption, irregularities and diversion from PDS in a time bound manner; (b) if so, the details thereof and the response of the States thereto alongwith the progress made in this regard till date and the time limit fixed for its completion; (c) whether the Government has decided to centrally monitor the computerisation process; (d) if so, the details and the objectives thereof and the steps taken thereon; (e) whether the Government proposes to extend the alternative schemes like biometric technology, Radio Frequency Identification System, cash for food etc. to the entire country to bring efficiency in the Public Distribution System; and (f) if so, the details thereof alongwith the present status of the said schemes? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (PROF. K.V. THOMAS): (a) to (f) A statement is laid on the Table of the House. Statement (a) to (f) All States/UTs have been requested to undertake end-to-end Computerisation of Public Distribution System (PDS) on priority basis which includes Fair Price Shop (FPS) Automation, Computerisation of Supply-Chain, digitization of beneficiary database and setting up of transparency and grievance redressal mechanism and to prepare a time-bound Action Plan for end-to-end Computerisation of PDS. States/UTs have taken up several measures towards digitization of ration cards (Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Puducherry,
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Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh etc.), computerised allocation to Fair Price Shops (Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chhattisgarh, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu etc.), issuance of PDS comodities using Smart Cards/point of sale terminal (Andhra Pradesh, Chandigarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha etc.), grievance redressal (Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, etc.), use of GPS technology (Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu), for tracking vehicles carrying PDS commodities, SMS based monotiring (Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh etc.), and use of web-based citizen's portal (Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh etc.) Computerisation of PDS has also been taken up as a Mission Mode Project (MMP) under the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP) by the Central Government. As per MMP guidelines, a dedicated institutional mechanism by way of an Empowered Committee (EC) and a Central Project e-Mission Team (CPeMT) for computerisation of PDS has been set up. States/UTs have been requested to establish a two-tier structure at their level comprising a State Apex Committee as well as a State Project e-Mission Team (SPeMT). During the Conference of Food and Agriculture Ministers of States/UTs held on 8-9th February, 2012, timelines for accomplishing identified milestones of Computerisation of PDS were deliberated upon and recommended. Vide Hon'ble Supreme Court's order dated 03.02.2012 in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 196/2001, Secretary (Food & Public Distribution), Government of India has been nomimated as the Chief Coordinator of computerisation programme to coordinate with all the State Governments and the Union Territories and to ensure that entire computerisation is carried out on a top priority basis. All the Chief Secretaries and Administrators have also been directed to fully cooperate with the Chief Coordinator and meticulously comply with his directions. In pursuance of the Hon'ble Supreme Court's directions, all States/UTs were requested to send the progress report of computerisation of PDS in their respective States/UTs. Detailed directions alongwith timelines for achievement of various milestones towards Computerisation of PDS were issued to Chief Secretaries of all States/Administrators of all Union Territories on 07.03.2012 (Copy enclosed as Annexure). There is no specific proposal for use of Radio Frequency Identification System. As regards cash for food, a draft scheme on transfer of food subsidy on cash instead of distribution of foodgrains and sugar to Below Poverty Line/Antyodaya Anna Yojana beneficiaries under PDS on pilot basis in under consideration. ANNEX. Recommendations of Group formed by Empowered Committee on issue of directions from Secretary, Food and Public Distribution to the Chief Secretaries of all States and Administrators of all UTs. A Small Group was formed by the Empowered Committee (EC) on Computerisation of PDS during its 2nd meeting held on 24.02.2012 consisting of CMD, FCI, JS (Comp.) and DDG, NIC to suggest directions which can be given by Secretary (F&PD) to Chief Secretaries of all States and Administrators of UTs for Computerisation of PDS in States/UTs as per orders of Hon'ble Supreme Court in WP (Civil) No. 196/2001 PUCL v/s. Government of India & Others dated 3.2.2012. The Group had a meeting on 01.03.2012 and deliberated on the matter in details. 2. JS (Comp. & WDRA) informed that for making TPDS effective, it is important to make the delivery and management system transparent by underaking end-to- end Computerisation of TPDS in all States/UTs. Computerisation of complete Supply Chain Management up to the FPS level and availability of this information on a transparency portal in public domain is the need of the hour. Through FPS automation, it would be ensured that TPDS commodities are issued to the eligible beneficiaries and the transaction details are recorded. Initiatives have been taken in the past by Central Govt. and several State Governments for automating various components of TPDS using ICT. Computerization of TDPS operations would enable the States/UTs to address the following key challenges faced by TPDS namely, leakages and diversion of foodgrains, inclusion/exclusion errors, fake and bogus ration cards, lack of transparency and weak grievance redressal and social audit mechanisms. 3. Further, it was informed that as per the Guidelines issued by the Deptt. of Food and Public Distribution, end-to-end Computerisation of TPDS consists of : (a) Creation and management of digitized Beneficiary Database; (b) Supply-chain management of TDPS commodities from Food Corporation of India (FCI) till Fair Price Shops (FPSs); (c) FPS Automation and; (d) Transparency and Grievance Redressal Mechanism. 4. The Group noted that a lot of work has already taken place in several States/UTs which is summarised as follows: States such as Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, etc. have digitized their ration cards. Computerisation of Supply-chain Management of PDS has been completed in the State of Chhattisgarh. States of Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu etc. are carrying out computerised allocation for Fair Price Shops. Smart Cards are being issued in lieu of Ration Cards in States/UTs of Andhra Pradesh, Chandigarh, Haryana, etc. 55 56
In Rayagada District of Odisha, bar-coded coupons & Smart cards are used in rural & urban areas respectively for distribution of foodgrains with the assistance of World Food Programme (WFP). Grievance redressal mechanisms are in place in State of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh,Tamil Nadu, Kerala, etc. GPS technology is being used to for track vehicles carrying TDPS commodities in the States of Chhattisgarh and Tamil Nadu. SMS alerts are sent regarding availability of foodgrains at FPS/stock position in States of Chhattisgarh, UP, TN, etc. Chhattisgarh has placed PDS related information on their websites in public domain. Gujarat is making use of bar-coded ration cards/food coupons for FPS Automation purposes. FPS Automation is done in more than 200 FPSs and process is likely to be completed by June 2012 in all FPSs in State of Gujarat. 5. Most of the achievements highlighted above have been undertaken using NIC resources at various levels, leveraging Aadhaar data, using local resources and due to the commitment of the State Government and Administration. Computerisation of various components has been undertaken by States depending on State priorities. In State like Chhattisgarh, Computerisation of Supply-Chain management was undertaken on priority while in Gujarat e-Gram has been used for FPS automation using bar-coded ration cards/food coupons. Keeping in view the varying practices and initiatives being undertaken by States/UTs, the Group is of the view that other States may also be directed to proactively undertake the end-to- end Computerisation of PDS in their States/UTs as has been done by Chhattisgarh and Gujarat. 6. It was informed by JS, WDRA that the finalisation of timelines for various components of PDS Computerisation was discussed with the States/UTs during the Conference held on 8th & 9th February 2012 in New Delhi, and timelines have been incorporated in the proposed Plan Scheme. 7. After taking into account the need of taking urgent steps for computerisation of entire chain, the Group recommends that the following timelines may be adhered to by all States/UTs: Digitization of Beneficiary Data Base to be completed by October 2012 Computerisation of Supply-Chain Management to be completed by March 2013 FPS Automation to be completed by March 2014. 57
8. In view of the overall timelines stated above, the Group suggests following measures which the State Governments/UTs may undertake. The progress of the same may be monitored on monthly basis by the State Governments:— 8.1 Centralised Ration Card Database creation 31.10.2012 (Target date). NIC informed that requisite software i.e. eRCMS (Existing Ration Card Management System) has been made available to SIOs of all States/UTs. Data entry could be done as per the Data Capture Form already provided to the States/UTs vide letter No. 23-12/2011-PD-II dated 13.10.2011. Data entry is to be undertaken by the Department of Food and Civil Supplies of the State/UT. In case any customization is required, it is to be undertaken by the State Informatics Officers of NIC at their level. Training may be provided by NIC. (Action: Food Secretaries of States/UTs and NIC) 8.2 Creation of database of FPS - 31.05.2012 (Target date) NIC informed that requisite software i.e. SIMS (Stakeholder Identity Management System) has been made available to SIOs of all States/UTs. Responsibility for customisation shall be of NIC. The data entry is to be undertaken by the Department of Food and Civil Supplies of the State/UT. Training may be provided by NIC. (Action: Food Secretaries of States/UTs and NIC) 8.3 Creation of database of Storage godowns - 31.04.2012 (Target date) NIC informed that requisite software i.e. SIMS has been made available to all States/UTs. The data entry is to be undertaken by the Department of Food and Civil Supplies of the State/UT. Training may be provided by NIC. FCI mentioned that database of godowns of FCI is already available through IRRS, but for DCP States, information of godowns, where Central Pool stocks are kept, is currently not available. It is recommended that States may complete data entry of such godowns (where central pool stocks are kept) by 30.04.2012. (Action: Food Secretaries of States/UTs and NIC) 8.4 Creation of PDS agency details (FCI/State/DCP) - 30.04.2012 (Target date) NIC informed that requisite software i.e. SIMS has been made available to all States/UTs. data entry is to be undertaken by the Department of Food and Civil Supplies of the State/UT. Training may be provided by NIC. It was also noted that database of godowns of FCI is already available through IRRS and stock position is currently entered by FCI in IRRS. It is recommended that State Governments/UTs must also complete data entry of agency details by 30.04.2012. (Action: Food Secretaries of States/UTs and NIC) 58
8.5 State PDS Information Portal. All States/UTs should host a State PDS Information Portal, having at least the following information:
(a) Database of FPS — 31.05.2012 (Target Date) (b) Database of Storage Godowns — 30.04.2012 (Target Date) (c) Agency details (FCI/State/DCP) — 30.04.2012 (Target Date) (d) Centralised Ration Card Database — 31.10.2012 (Target Date) (Action: Food Secretaries of States/UTs and NIC) 8.6 Stock Position of DCP States namely, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, M.P., Odisha, Chhattisgarh and States of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh: (a) Hardware has been provided by FCI to these States under the IISFM project of FCI. (b) The concerned application has been suitably customised and IRRS-State has been made available by NIC to these States. (c) The concerned staff in all the godowns of the State should start entering stock position on a daily basis. (Action: Food Secretaries of States/UTs and NIC) 9. During the general discussions, it was felt that following issues may also be communicated to States/UTs: 9.1 As regards Ration card database creation, it was decided that States may be informed that the pace of Aadhaar enrolment should not affect the digitisation efforts for beneficiary database creation. Both the processes can go on simultaneously. NIC informed that their software is capable of capturing Aadhaar numbers in the beneficiary database. States may consult NIC for necessary guidance for achieving digitisation of beneficiary records. 9.2 Main onus of customisation of the requisite application software lies with NIC & its State Units. NIC may put in place streamlined processes and may issue guidance to their State units accordingly. NIC may also keep State Governments informed about the progress of computerisation of software. 9.3 NIC must prepare User Manuals for various application modules by 15.04.2012. Thereafter, the manuals may be forwarded to the States by the Department of Food & Public Distribution. CMD, FCI suggested that all definitions such as, Central Pool, PDS Stock, Supply Chain, etc. should be clearly started and must be followed universally. NIC agreed to provide these Manuals/Guidelines in Hindi as well. 9.4 It was suggested that the Department of Food & Public Distribution, Government of India may also start on-line allocation of foodgrains to States.UTs. 59
Food Secretaries of States/UTs may be directed to make district-wise allocation by using the software which may be developed by NIC by 15.05.2012. (Action: DFPD for entry of State-wise allocation; Food Secretaries of States/UTs for entry of district- wise allocation and NIC for software). 9.5 As regards online allocation at State/UT level, CMD, FCI suggested that NIC may develop a web based application which State/UTs could use to enter the district-wise and scheme-wise allocation data. This model may be finalised by NIC before April 2012. The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair. JS (Comp.), D/o Food & DDG, National Informatics Public Distribution Centre —————Sd/-—————— —————Sd/-—————— CMD, Food Corporation of India Sd/- ANNEXURE VI GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6390 ANSWERED ON 15.05.2012 Foodgrain Allocation under PDS 6390. SHRI GANESH SINGH: SHRI VIRENDRA KUMAR: SHRI KHAGEN DAS: SHRI S. PAKKIRAPPA: SHRI SURESH KUMAR SHETKAR: Will the Ministry of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased to state: (a) whether a major portion of the nutritional requirement of the rural population is met through foodgrains/cereals distributed through the Public Distribution System (PDS); (b) if so, the details thereof indicating the stock of foodgrains, total allocation and offtake under PDS during each of the last three years, State-wise; (c) whether the Union Government has reduced the allocation for the Below Poverty Line/Above Poverty Line in some States; (d) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor alongwith the steps taken to ensure adequate supply of foodgrains to the States; (e) whether the calorific intake in rural areas has declined despite allocation under PDS due to poor quality and lower allocation of foodgrains; (f) if so, the details thereof alongwith the corrective steps taken in this regard; and (g) whether suggestions have been received to discontinue supply of foodgrains cereals under PDS and if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (PROF. K.V. THOMAS): (a) & (b) Based on the report No. 510(61/1.0/3), Public Distribution System and other Sources
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Household Consumption, 2004-05, NSS 61 Round (July 2004-June 2005), brought out by the National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of India, June, 2007, the monthly consumption of rice and wheat/atta by the households below poverty line during 2004-05 are given below. Monthly average quantity (Kg) consumed per household having BPL or Antyodaya ration card in Rural (All India) from:
Rice Wheat/Atta
PDS Other Total PDS Other Total Sources Sources 9.527 25.238 34.765 3.969 10.123 14.092
Foodgrains allocated under Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) are only supplementary in nature, made to meet upto 50% of the cereal requirement of the beneficiaries. However, for the rest of the requirement, the targeted population has access to the open market. Details of stock position of foodgrains (rice & wheat) in the Central Pool during the last three years are as under:— (in Lakh tons)
Year Rice Wheat Total (As on 1st April)
2009 216.04 134.29 350.33 2010 267.13 161.25 428.38 2011 288.20 153.64 441.84
State-wise details of the allocation and offtake of foodgrains (rice & wheat) made under TPDS during the last three years are as per Annexure. (c) and (d): No reduction has been made under TPDS allocations for Below Poverty Line (BPL), Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) & Above Poverty Line (APL) families under Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS). Considering the availability of surplus stocks in the Central Pool, Government has been making additional allocation of foodgrains over the above the normal allocation under Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) from time to time. During the year, 2009-10, 2010-11 and 2011-12, the Government has allocated 36.08 lakh tons, 136.72 lakh tons and 123.69 lakh tons of additional foodgrains (rice and wheat) respectively covering Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), Below Poverty Line (BPL) and Above Poverty Line (APL) families. 62
(e) & (f) As per National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO) latest Report No. 540 on Nutritional intake in India based on 66th round of NSS Survey (July 2009-June 2010), at all India level, about 19.4% of the rural households had a calorie intake of less than 2160 kilo calories per day in 2009-10. Further analysis of data reveals that in the bottom 10% of the population ranked by monthly per capita consumer expenditure, similar figure of rural households was 62.3%. To make available foodgrains to the targeted population to enable them to increase their consumption levels, besides allocation of foodgrains made to States/ UTs under TPDS, as mentioned above, Government also allocates foodgrains under different Welfare Schemes, which include Annapurna Yojana, Mid-Day Meal Scheme (MDM), Wheat Based Nutrition Programme (WBNP), Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment of Adolescent Girls (Sabla). During 2011-12, 49.56 lakh tons of foodgrains was allocated to these Welfare Schemes. (g) Proposals have been received from some State Government namely Bihar, Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh for direct disbursement of food subsidy in cash to BPL/AAY families on pilot basis in select districts instead of distribution of foodgrains and sugar to them under TPDS. A draft scheme is under preparation to test the feasibility of this alternative mode of transfer of food subsidy to BPL/AAY families under TPDS. ANNEX. Allocation and offtake of Foodgrains (rice and wheat) for the last three years (2009-2010 to 2011-12) under TDPS (In 000 Tons)
Sl. State/UT 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 No. Allocation Offtake Allocation Offtake Allocation Offtake
1. Andhra Pd. 3884.25 3526.692 3,676.480 3,433.137 3,738.252 3,065.474 2. Arunachal 101.556 99.538 101.556 85.023 101.556 83.589 3. Assam 1485.966 1400.233 1,673.126 1,591.641 1,806.756 1,662.751 4. Bihar 3437.481 2274.014 3,543.192 2,969.154 3,650.312 2,757.350 5. Chhatisgarh 1091.952 1005.898 1,168.032 1,135.107 1,218.752 1,085.194 6. Delhi 592.548 577.275 595.734 607.303 597.858 545.295 7. Goa 46.708 45.308 68.751 53.804 60.316 60.421 8. Gujrat 1618.488 1025.464 1,885.998 1,532,880 2,018.738 1,242.799 9. Haryana 980.472 501.671 685.242 613.097 732.422 586.431 10. Himachal Pd. 497.466 461.812 508.988 486.462 519.146 512.663 11. J & K 756.804 758.854 757.104 749.115 756.804 743.485 12. Jharkhand 1311.792 1038.28 1,319.412 1,032.747 1,339.032 1,022.038 13. Karnataka 2167.492 2092.192 2,260.476 2,132.040 2,386.646 2,234.612 14. Kerala 1301.604 1233.443 1,399.646 1,373.157 1,431.674 1,428.807 15. Madhya Pd. 3030.87 2953.426 2,610.454 2,707.860 2,680.736 2,653.417 16. Maharashtra 4509.359 3576.017 4,490.412 3,687.169 4,647.114 3,539.254 17. Manipur 117.146 122.104 141.844 71.209 160.446 144.884 18. Meghalaya 147.276 145.315 182.928 156.605 181.696 182.690 19. Mizoram 82.908 75.675 70.140 64.502 70.140 66.233 20. Nagaland 129.546 134.532 126.876 138.126 126.876 140.094 21. Odisha 2115.852 2080.701 2,221.788 2,052.089 2,118.908 2,058.005 22. Punjab 1213.92 987.526 786.348 680.707 814.100 686.355 23. Rajasthan 1945.464 1919.335 2,037.128 1,937.843 2,115.140 2,078.693 24. Sikkim 44.22 44.206 44.250 43.000 44.270 44.936 25. Tamil Nadu 3767.832 3951.112 3,722.832 3,698.126 3,722.832 3,700.634 26. Tripura 302.004 279.176 302.622 249.020 308.034 275.381
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Sl. State/UT 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 No. Allocation Offtake Allocation Offtake Allocation Offtake
27. Uttar Pd. 7039.894 6455.013 6,948.948 6,555.953 7,114.590 6,645.333 28. Uttarakhand 436.002 408.472 474.122 455.838 501.702 456.876 29. West Bengal 3316.544 3145.293 3,601.864 3,325.618 3,763.754 3,281.205 30. A & N Island 31.959 18.489 34.020 17.921 34.020 16.026 31. Chandigarh 25.796 25.276 31.380 25.975 34.980 34.216 32. D & N Haveli 8.88 2.973 9.924 2.457 10.284 10.247 33. Daman & Diu 4.32 1.346 4.980 1.162 5.430 4.669 34. Lakshadweep 4.614 3.707 4.620 6.385 4.620 4.053 35. Pondicherry 53.712 32.317 56.112 48.435 58.912 47.816
TOTAL 47,602.697 42,402.685 47,547.329 43,720.667 48,876.848 43,101.917 ANNEXURE VII GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5221 ANSWERED ON 08.05.2012 Aadhaar in PDS 5221. SHRI P.L. PUNIA SHRI RAJAIAH SIRICILLA: Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government proposes to converge Aadhaar with Public Distribution System (PDS) and the direct cash transfer system to check diversion; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether any pilot project was launched or proposed to be launched to test the effectiveness of Aadhaar before its introduction in direct cash transfer; (d) if so, the details and the outcome thereof; (e) whether the views of the States and other stakeholders have been obtained in this regard; and (f) if so, the details thereof and the response received thereon? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (PROF. K.V. THOMAS): (a) to (f) A Task Force had been constituted under the Chairmanship of Shri Nandan Nilekani, Chairman, Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), to recommend and implement a solution for direct transfer of subsidies on kerosene, LPG and fertilizer to the intended beneficiaries. The terms of reference of the Task Force were extended to the reforms of Public Distribution System (PDS), including an IT Strategy for PDS and an implementable solution for direct transfer of subsidies on food and kerosene. The Task Force in its report has interalia recommended the setting up of a dedicated institutional mechanism to implement end-to-end computerization of PDS across the country called the PDS Network (PDSN). It mentions that a common software platform for PDS can be developed for all States, with the flexibility to configure policies, prices and administrative structures. This Department is in the process of setting up the PDSN. 65 66
The Report inter alia has also recommended that the software will make it possible for the State Government to decide to offer choice to the beneficiaries in receiving their entitlements in kind (food/kerosene) or cash. It further mentions that the State Government can channel subsidies to Aadhaar-enabled bank accounts, and beneficiaries can access these accounts through Aadhaar authentication. This will enable the State Governments to directly transfer subsidy to the intended beneficiary using the Aadhaar Payments Bridge and Aadhaar Enabled Payments System. Proposals have been received by the Government from some State Governments like Bihar, Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh for direct disbursement of food subsidy in cash to Below Poverty Line (BPL)/Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) families on pilot basis instead of distribution of foodgrains and sugar to them under TPDS. Based on these proposals, a draft scheme was prepared to test the feasibility of this alternative mode of transfer of food subsidy to BPL/AAY families under TPDS. Under the said scheme, the Department of Food and Public Distribution will make allocation of funds for disbursement of cash subsidy based upon the number of AAY and BPL ration cards. The proposed scheme is under examination and the final contours of the scheme will be worked out in consultation with the above reffered States and concerned agencies like Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure) and Planning Commission. ANNEXURE VIII GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6311 ANSWERED ON 15.05.2012 Cash for Food Subsidy 6311. SHRI PURNMASI RAM: SHRI MAGUNTA SRINIVASULU REDDY: SHRI P.L. PUNIA: SHRI RAVNEET SINGH: Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has formulated any scheme for direct transfer of food subsidy in cash to the Below Poverty Line and Antyodaya Anna Yojana beneficiaries, instead of distributing foodgrains to them; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the action taken to implement the scheme effectively and in a transparent manner; (d) whether the Government has introduced biometric smart card to streamline the Public Distribution System on a pilot basis; and (e) if so, the details thereof and the time by which it is likely to be extended to the entire country? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (PROF. K.V. THOMAS): (a) to (c) Proposals have been received by the Government from some State Governments namely Bihar, Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh for direct disbursement of food subsidy in cash to Below Poverty Line (BPL)/Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) families on pilot basis instead of distribution of foodgrains and sugar to them under Trageted Public Distribution System (TPDS). Under the proposed scheme, Government will allocate funds directly to district authorities for disbursement of cash subsidy based upon the number of AAY and BPL ration cards in the selected pilot districts. The district authorities willl open an exclusive account for this purpose in the treasury bank branch. The district offices will disburse the amount of food subsidy to the respective bank/post office accounts of AAY and BPL ration cardholders on the basis of their entitlements. The draft scheme is under preparation to test the feasibility of this alternative mode of transfer of food subsidy to BPL/ AAY families under TPDS. 67 68
(d) and (e) Government has approved implementation of a pilot scheme on Smart Card based delivery of essential commodities under TPDS in Chandigarh Union Territory (UT) and State of Haryana. Under the scheme, the existing ration cards will be replaced by Smart Cards which will have biometric features of adult members of beneficiary families, based on which verification of genuineness of the beneficiary family will take place and thereafter the essential commodities will be issued to them from the fair price shops. End-to-end Computerization of PDS in all States/UTs is being undertaken under 12th Five Year Plan (2012-17). Under the proposed scheme, use of bar-coded ration cards, food coupons, smart cards etc. could be chosen as per the requirements of States/UTs. ANNEXURE IX GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1460 ANSWERED ON 21.08.2012 Cash for Foodgrains 1460. SHRI R.K. SINGH PATEL: Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased to state: (a) whether the State Governments distribute foodgrains to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) families in the States at subsidised rates with the assistance of the Union Government; (b) if so, the details thereof and along with the price of the said foodgrains, State-wise; (c) whether there are reports that the poor quality of foodgrains which are not lifted by the BPL families are picked up by the middlemen at subsidised rates and resold to the Food Corporation of India (FCI) at a much higher rates; (d) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Union Government thereto; (e) whether in view of such irregularities the Union Government proposes to provide cash subsidy to the BPL families in lieu of foodgrains; and (f) if so, the details thereof and the time by which it is likely to be implemented? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (PROF. K.V. THOMAS): (a) to (b) Central Government allocates foodgrains (rice and wheat) under Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) to States/Union Territories (UTs) for distribution to Below Poverty Line (BPL) category at highly subsidised Central Issue Prices (CIPs) of Rs. 5.65 per kg. for rice and Rs. 4.15 per kg. for wheat. Some State/UT Governments further subsidise the foodgrains being distributed to TPDS beneficiaries in the respective State/UTs. State/UT-wise details of the end retail price of foodgrains (rice and wheat) beign distributed by them under TPDS are at Annex. (c) & (d) No such instance has come to the notice. (e) & (f) Proposals have been received by the Government from State Governments namely Bihar, Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh for direct disbursement of food subsidy in cash to Below Poverty Line (BPL)/Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) families on pilot basis instead of distribution of foodgrains and sugar to 69 70 them under Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS). Under the proposed scheme, Government will allocate funds directly to district authorities for disbursement of cash subsidy based upon the number of AAY and BPL ration cards in the selected pilot districts. The district authorities will open an exclusive account for this purpose in the treasury bank branch. The district offices will disburse the amount of food subsidy to the respective bank/post office accounts of AAY and BPL ration cardholders on the basis of their entitlements. The draft scheme is under preparation to test the feasibility of this alternative mode of transfer of food subsidy to BPL/ AAY families under TPDS. 71
ANNEX. ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) & (b) OF THE UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1460 DUE FOR ANSWER ON 21.08.2012 IN THE LOK SABHA State/UT-wise details of the end retail price of foodgrains (rice and wheat) being distributed under Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) at fair price shops to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families (upto 30.06.2012) (Rs. per Kg.)
Sl. No. States/UTs BPL Wheat Rice 12 3 4
1. Andhra Pradesh 7.00 1.00 2. Arunachal Pradesh 4.65 6.15 3. Assam — 7.00 4. Bihar 5.22 6.78 5. Chhattisgarh 2.00 2.00 6. Delhi 4.80 6.30 7. Goa — 6.15 8. Gujarat Rs. 2.00 for 13 Kg. Rs. 3.00 for 3 Kg. (Max.) Rs. 7.50 for 16 Kg. Rs. 7.00 for 3 Kg. (Max. Rice Spl.) 9. Haryana 4.88 — 10. Himachal Pradesh 5.25 6.85 11. Jammu & Kashmir 4.80 6.40 5.35 (Atta) 12. Jharkhand — 1.00 13. Karnataka 3.00 3.00 14. Kerala 2.0071 1.00 15. Madhya Pradesh 3.00 4.50
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16. Maharashtra 5.00 6.00 17. Manipur — 6.15 18. Meghalaya — 6.15-7.50 19. Mizoram — 6.15 20. Nagaland 6.25 (Atta) 6.15 21. Odisha — 2.00 22. Punjab 4.57 — 23. Rajasthan 2.00 — 24. Sikkim — 4.00 25. Tamil Nadu 7.50 Free of Cost 26. Tripura 10.00 (Atta) 6.15 27. Uttar Pradesh 4.65 6.15 28. Uttarakhand 2.00 3.00 29. West Bengal 4.65 2.00 30. A&N Islands 4.45 6.05 31. Chandigarh 4.65 6.15 32. D&N Haveli 4.65 6.00 33. Daman & Diu 4.80 6.40 34. Lakshadweep 9.00 6.15 35. Puducherry Free of cost ANNEXURE X GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3784 ANSWERED ON 04.09.2012 Evaluation of PDS 3784. SHRI ADHALRAO SHIVAJI RAO PATIL: SHRI ANANDRAO VITHOBA ADSUL : SHRI KHAGEN DAS: SHRI MADHU GOUD YASKHI: SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV: SHRI KAMAL KISHOR: SHRI N. CHELUVARAYA SWAMY SWAMYGOWDA: SHRI A. T. NANA PATIL: SHRI BABAR GAJANAN DHARMSHI: DR. SANJAY JAISWAL: Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased to state: (a) the details of the evaluation studies carried out by the Government with regard to the functioning of the Public Distribution System during the last five years along with the recommendations contained therein and the action taken by the Government thereon, study-wise; (b) the success achieved therein; (c) whether the payment of law commission has been cited as the major cause of corruption in the Public Distribution System/Targeted Public Distribution System; (d) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto along with the corrective steps taken in this regard; and (e) the steps taken by the Union Government to explore other mechanisms to devise the best possible system for transfer of food subsidy? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (PROF. K. V. THOMAS): (a) & (b) Evaluation studies on functioning of Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) 73 74 are conducted by the Department from various agencies from time to time. During the last five years, studies on concurrent evaluation of TPDS have been conducted by two agencies, namely, National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) (2006-09) and Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) (2007-11) in 12 States/ UTs and 14 States/UTs respectively. The key suggestions/recommendations made by these agencies are given at Annex. The study reports received have been sent to States/UTs concerned for taking necessary remedial measures. Strengthening and streamlining of TPDS is a continuous process. Government has regularly reviewed and has issued instructions to States/UTs to strengthen functioning of TPDS by improving monitoring mechanism and vigilance, increased transparency in functioning of TPDS, adoption of revised Model Citizen's Charter, use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools and improving the efficiency of Fair Price Shop operations. Further, in an independent study conducted recently by a group of research scholars and student volunteers, including Mr. Jean Dreze, Reetika Khera and others (2011), it has been stated that there has been an impressive revival of PDS across the country during the recent years. The group have based their findings on a study made in 106 randomly-selected villages, spread over two districts each in 9 States. Based on the survey made in May-June 2011, the researchers have brought out that there have been major initiatives in the recent past to improve PDS and these efforts are showing results. It has been also mentioned that the days when up to half of the PDS grain was diverted to the open market are gone. (c) & (d) Various evaluation studies of TPDS have recommended door-step delivery of TPDS items, permitting the sale of non-PDS commodities, higher margins for FPS owners, etc. for making the FPSs more viable, improving efficiency and removing corruption in the system. During the Conference of States/UTs held in July, 2010, it was resolved among others that States will endeavour to ensure door-step delivery of foodgrains to FPSs. State/UT Governments have also been given flexibility in the matter of fixing the margin for FPSs. The end retail prices of foodgrains at PFSs are fixed by the State/UT Government keeping in view the margin/commission paid to FPS dealers, transportation charges, etc. However, the end retail price for AAY families is to be retained at Rs. 2/- per kg for wheat and Rs. 3/- per kg for rice. In addition, State/UT Governments have been advised that FPS owners should be encouraged to enlarge the basket of commodities by adding non-PDS items for sale through these outlets. Some of the States/UTs have reported distribution of non-PDS items like pulses, edible oils, iodized salt, spices, etc. through PDS outlets. (e) Proposals were received from some State Governments like Bihar, Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh for direct disbursement of food subsidy in cash to Below Poverty Line (BPL)/Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) families on pilot basis instead of distribution of foodgrains and sugar to them under TPDS. A draft scheme is under examination in the Department. Further, this Department has requested States/UTs and other Ministries/agencies to provide their views/comments regarding alternate models of transfer of food subsidy, which may be used to improve upon the existing system of distribution of foodgrains under TPDS. ANNEX. ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) & (b) OF THE UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3784 DUE FOR ANSWER ON 04.09.2012 IN THE LOK SABHA Summary of key suggestions/recommendations made in concurrent evaluation of TPDS conducted by NCAER & IIPA (1) National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER): (a) Need to correct identification errors, issue of excess cards, unidentified families, diversion of PDS foodgrains lack of system of inspection, etc. to improve the functioning of PDS. (b) Need to devise an appropriate criterion for identification of BPL households. (c) Educate people about the criteria followed in fixing entitlements and issuing BPL/AAY card, through Panchayats, mass media etc. (d) Display the information regarding criteria, entitlements etc. at the FPS and on the Ration Card. (e) Need to frequently monitor FPSs, open grievance cell in every village, evaluation of PDS functioning by the village residents, etc. (f) Make the monitoring of cardholders identification compulsory and make the authorities accountable for the same. (g) Make the FPS more viable by giving them higher margins. (h) Computerization of records for cross checking and online connectivity between all FPSs and godowns. (i) Multi-tier checking of the quality of the grains supplied. (j) Strengthening the role of NGOs to prevent diversion, black marketing, etc. (2) (i) Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA)-First phase covering 6 States, namely, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland, Odisha, Tripura and West Bengal. (a) Political will is necessary to improve the system. (b) Need for fresh identification of beneficiaries. (c) Food Corporation of India (FCI) should transport the foodgrains to designated main State/district especially in the north-east. (d) Financial assistance may be provided to cooperatives/Women Self Help Groups, etc., to improve the delivery system.
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(e) Enhance viability of Fair Price Shops (FPSs) by increasing the commission and diversification of items. (f) Door step delivery of foodgrains to FPS. (g) District website may be used for effective Management Information System (MIS). (h) Training of stakeholders i.e. vigilance committees, FPS owners, etc. (i) Preparation of Annual Reports by States/UTs covering information like allocation, procurement, off-take etc. (2) (ii) Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA)-Second phase covering States/UTs, namely, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Karnataka. (a) Rethink identification criteria for coverage under TPDS. (b) Make identification criteria and process transparent including public monitoring of the process. (c) Prevent issuance of multiple cards. (d) Avoid overlapping cards/benefits by multiple agencies. (e) Strengthen delivery mechanism to ensure regular and timely delivery with quality checks in presence of public including door-step delivery to FPS. (f) Display samples with stamp of FCI at each delivery point and provide for inspection of samples. (g) Make the movement of foodgrains visible through banners/boards on vehicles carrying PDS items, notifying on web-site, etc. (h) Make the process of delivery to PFS more transparent and subject to public monitoring. Details of allocation should be made available on the web-site. (i) Make payment process transparent to ensure timely arrival/lifting at FPS. (j) Track the movement of foodgrains through computerization, use of GPS, etc. (k) Timely availability of foodgrains every month at FPS to be ensured and monthly variation in allocation to be minimised. (l) Increase transparency and accountability to prevent diversion and streamline the PDS. (m) Improve and implement Citizen's Charter. APPENDIX X MEMORANDUM No. 62 Subject: Request for dropping of assurances given in replies to: (i) Unstarred Question No 3056 dated 15 March, 2011 regarding "Blasts Cases" (Annexure-I). (ii) Starred Question No. 25 dated 2 August, 2011 regarding "Terrorist Attacks". (Annexure-II). (iii) Unstarred Question No. 5440 dated 06 September, 2011 regarding "Pune and Mumbai Blasts". (Annexure-III). (iv) Unstarred Question No. 5520 dated 06 September, 2011 regarding "Terror and Communal Attacks". (Annexure-IV). (v) Unstarred Question No. 1127 dated 20 March, 2012 regarding "Bomb Blasts". (Annexure-V). (vi) Starred Question No. 128 dated 21 August, 2012 regarding "Bomb Blasts at Pune". (Annexure-VI). (vii) Unstarred Question No. 2715 dated 28 August, 2012 regarding "Terrorist Activities in Kerala". (Annexure-VII). (viii) Unstarred Question No. 352 dated 26 February, 2013 regarding "Terrorist Activities", (Annexure-VIII). (ix) Unstarred Question No 3676 dated 05/08/2014 regarding "Terrorist Activities". (Annexure-IX). The above mentioned question were asked by various M.Ps. to the Minister of Home Affairs. The contents of the questions along with the replies of the Ministers are as given in Annexures (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII and IX). 2. The replies to the question were treated as assurances and required to be implemented by the Ministry within three months of the date of the reply but the asurances are yet to be implemented. 3. The Ministry of Home Affairs vide O.M. No. 13012/6/2012-IS(VI) dated 21 January, 2014,OM No. 13012/06/2013-IS (VI) dated 02.08-2013 and O.M. No. 13012/15/2014-IS(VI) dated 23.01.2015 have requested for dropping the assurance on the following grounds:— (i) "The nine assurances are pending will respect to Lok Sabha Starred/ Unstarred Questions in different sessions of Parliament during 2011-2014.
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All of these relates to terror attacks in the hinterland of the country. While replying these questions in Lok Sabha, Details of the bomb blasts, which took place during the last three years and the current year with the dates of incidents, persons killed, persons inujred, number of accused arrested and status of investigation were provided to the Lok Sabha in a tabular format.
(ii) The thrust of all these questions is to get the details of terror incidents like number of deaths, persons injured, accused arrested/absconding, names of the investigating agencies, Organizations behind the blasts and status of Investigation. This information was already provided to the concern MPs while replying the questions. The assurance arises due to the fact that in the year 2011, during the oral evidence of the Home Secretary, the Chairman of the Committee on Government Assurances observed that once the chargesheet is filed, the Assurances in these types of cases could be considered fulfilled and dropped. (iii) In many of these cases, the investigating agencies arrested the accused and chargesheets were filed and in some cases, accused are absconding. Also they are few cases e.g. bomb blasts at Sheetlaghat at Varanasi, UP (17.12.2010), at Mehrauli (29.3.2010) and in parking place outside High Court, New Delhi (7.12.2010), in which the investigating agencies reached to a boottleneck situation, In spite of their best efforts. (iv) After the formation of National Investigation Agency (NIA) in 2009, the Government has been taking pro active steps to transfer the terror cases to NIA on the request of State Governments/or otherwise for speedy investigation by this specialized agency and also to ensure speedy trial/ santion of prosecution/conviction. Adequate numbers of dedicated special courts for trial of NIA cases and special public prosecutor for prosecution of these cases have also been put in place. As such, Government is taking all possible steps to ensure that the terror cases are brought to its logical conclusion on priority.
(v) Thus, it is clear that as on the date of reply to the Question raised by the Hon'ble Members, the detailed replies furnished to the Parliament regarding persons killed/injured, accused arrested/absconding etc. is complete. The only issue which remains is regarding the action taken by the Government post terror attack. In all of these cases, the investigation agencies have registered cases and are proceeding with the investigation. They will continue with the further follow up action as the things unfold during the course of investigation which will eventually lead to sanction of prosecution. consequently filling of chargesheet and trial in Courts of competent jurisdiction. Thus, the process has been set in motion and it will reach its logical end. Therefore, keeping the assurances pending for want of filling of chargesheet may not serve any purpose, especially 79
because the Hon'ble Members are always free to ask further questions in the Parliament to know any further development/breakthrough in any of these terror cases. 4. In view of the above, the Ministry, with the approval of Minister of State (Independent Charge) in the Ministry of Home Affairs, have requested to drop the above assurances. The Committee may consider. Dated: 10.02.2016 NEW DELHI: ANNEXURE I GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3056 ANSWERED ON 15.3.2011 Blast Cases 3056. SHRI P. LINGAM: SHRI GURUDAS DASGUPTA: SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE: DR. SANJEEV GANESH NAIK: SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether any progress has been made in the inquiry into various bomb blast/terrorist attack cases reported during the last three years; and (b) if so, the present status of each case? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI GURUDAS KAMAT): (a) & (b) The 14 cases of Bomb blasts/terrorist attacks which occurred during the last three years are either under investigation or under trial in the Competent Courts. In one case conviction & sentence has been passed. A statement in this regard is at Annexure. ANNEX. ANNEXURE TO THE REPLY IN LOK SABHA USQ NO. 3056 FOR 15.3.2011 ON 'BLAST CASES' DETAILS OF BOMB BLASTS/TERRORIST ATTACKS DURING LAST THREE YEARS
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1. 7.12.2010 Bomb Blast in The case is under investigation Varanasi (UP) 2. 1.09.2010 Jama Masjid (Delhi) The case is under investigation. firing and explosions 3. 17.04.2010 Chinnaswamy The case is under investigation. Stadium blast
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Sl.No. Date Incident Status 4. 13.2.2010 Bomb blast in Pune Under trial 5. 16.10.2009 Margao blast Under trial 6. 26.11.2008 Terrorist attacks in Ajmal Kasab sentenced to Death by Mumbai Special Court on 6.5.2010. Sentence 28.11.2008 } upheld by High Court. 7. 29.9.2008 Bomb blast at Under trial Malegaon, Maharashtra 8. 29.9.2008 Bomb blast at The case is under investigation. Subarkantha, Gujarat 9. 27.9.2008 Bomb blast at The case is under investigation. Mehrauli, Delhi 10. 13.9.2008 A series of 5 bomb Under trial blasts in Delhi 11. 26.7.2008 A series of 18 bomb Under trial blasts in Ahmedabad 12. 25.7.2008 A series of 8 bomb Under trial blasts in Bangalore 13. 13.5.2008 Serial bomb Under trial blasts at Jaipur 14. 1.1.2003 Attack on CRPF Under trial Group Centre at Rampur ANNEXURE II GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 25 ANSWERED ON 2.8.2011 Terrorist Attacks *25. SHRI PRADEEP MAJHI: SHRI VISHWA MOHAN KUMAR: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) the details of bomb blasts/terrorist attacks reported since 2010; (b) the number of persons arrested/cases filed for their alleged involvement in the terror incidents along with the number of persons killed/injured and compensation/ex-gratia payments made to the kin/victims of such activities during the above period; (c) whether these incidents are being inquired into; and (d) if so, the status of the probe? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS: (SHRI JITENDRA SINGH): (a) to (d) A statement is laid on the Table of the House. STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 25 FOR 02.08.2011 (a) (i) Since 2010, as per the assessment of the Central Intelligence and State Police agencies, terrorist action was responsible for the following two incidents of bomb blasts in the hinterland, viz., 13th February, 2010—bomb blast at "German Bakery" in Pune. 13th July, 2011—Serial bomb blasts at Zaveri Bazaar, Opera House and Dadar area of Mumbai. (ii) Apart from the above, in 2 separate incidents of bomb blasts on 9th September, 2010 near Jama Masjid, Delhi and on 7th December, 2010 at Sheetlaghat, Varanasi and, in an incident of firing on 9th September, 2010 near Jama Masjid, Delhi, responsibility has been claimed by some terrorist groups. The incident as well as the claims are under investigation.
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(iii) Lastly, incidents of bomb blasts which have been reported and are under investigations, in which no pointer/fact suggesting terrorist involvement is available at present, are: 29th March, 2010—bomb blast at Mehrauli, New Delhi 17th April, 2010—bomb blasts at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore. 25th May, 2011—bomb blast near High Court in Delhi. (b) Details of persons arrested/cases filed as well as number of persons killed/injured and compensation paid to the victims are enclosed at Annexure. (c) & (d) Yes, Madam, as per details in reply to Part (b). 84 ANNEX. 5183/10. case is under Court Case December 4, 2010 investigation -do- Progress of case vide investigation. investigation. No. of which 1 is on arrested accused/ arrested. and 7 accused out Chargesheet was filed been registered. Nil The been registered The investigating agency is Case has been registered. The U.P. ATS, investigating agency is Nil agency persons Cases filed/Investigating investigating agency is ATS, investigating agency is Mumbai.Case has been registered.Investigation agency is Nilagency is Crime Branch, Bangalore Police. The case is under No. Five cases have beenregistered. The investigating Nil The case is under 3.90 11.75 lakhs) (Rs. in injured 2.00 85.00 22.00 has Case (NOK) to deceased (Rs. in lakhs) Compensation Compensation firing Nil Nil The case has incident Persons Persons Details of Persons Arrested/Cases filed as well as Killed/Injured and Compensation paid to the Victims filed as well Killed/Injured and Compensation paid to the Arrested/Cases Details of Persons AS REFERRED IN REPLY TO PART (B) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 25 FOR ANSWER ON 2.8.2011 QUESTION NO. 25 FOR STARRED THE LOK SABHA (B) OF PART TO AS REFERRED IN REPLY Firing and bomb blast near Jama Masjid,Delhi. Bomb blast at Sheetla UP Ghat, Varanasi, Special Cell, Delhi Police. blast at German Pune Bakery, Bomb Blast at Mehrauli, New Delhi.Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium, Bangalore filed in the Court. The Special Cell, Delhi Police. of Bomb blasts at M.C. 5. 07.12.2010: 2 37 No. killed injured paid t o Sl. Incidents 2. 29.3.2010:3. 17.04.2010: Nil4. 09.09.2010: Nil Nil 17 Nil Nil in 2 Nil Nil 1. 13.02.2010: Bomb 17 56 85 -do- -do- TS, Mumbai Case has been registered. The Nil Cases have been registered.The investigating agency is Nil 75.00 47.30 blast in parking placeoutside High Court,New Delhi. Serial bomb blasts in investigating agency is Special Cell, Delhi Police Mumbai A 6. 25.05.2011: Bomb Nil Nil Nil Nil 7. 13.07.2011: 26 123 ANNEXURE III GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5440 ANSWERED ON 06.09.2011 Pune and Mumbai Blasts 5440. SHRI K. SUGUMAR: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Pune and Mumbai blasts were the major blasts occurred during the last three years; (b) whether there is any failure in recognising the growth of SIMI and Indian Mujahideen in these years at the political and Government level; and (c) if so, the details and the reasons therefor? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI JITENDRA SINGH): (a) Yes Madam. After the Mumbai terror attack on 26.11.2008, there was no major terrorist incident in the hinterland in the year 2009. Since 2010 as per the assessment of the Central Intelligence and State Police Agencies, terrorist action was responsible for the following two incidents of bomb blast in the hinterland, viz., 13th February, 2010 — bomb blast at "German Bakery" in Pune. 13th July, 2011 — serial bomb blasts at Zaveri Bazar, Opera House and Dadar area of Mumbai. Apart from the above two, in two separate incidents of firing and bomb blasts on 9th September, 2010 near Jama Masjid, Delhi and on 7th December, 2010 at Sheetlaghat, Varanasi, responsibility has been claimed by some terrorist groups. These incidents as well as the claims are under investigation. Lastly, incidents of bomb blasts which have been reported and are under investigation, in which no pointer/fact suggesting terrorist involvement is available, are: 29th March, 2010 — bomb blast at Mehrauli, New Delhi. 17th April, 2010 — bomb blast at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore. 25th May, 2011 — bomb blast near High Court in Delhi. 86 87
(b) & (c) No Madam. The Central Intelligence and Security agencies are aware of the threats posed by the terrorist elements including IM and SIMI and their nefarious designs including to target major Indian cities to cause mass casualties. ANNEXURE IV GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5520 ANSWERED ON 06.09.2011 Terror and Communal Attacks 5520. SHRI P.K. BIJU: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether there are reports of increasing incidents of terror and communal attacks in the country; (b) if so, the details thereof and the total number of men, women, children and security personnel killed/injured in such attacks and the estimated financial loss on this account during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise; (c) the total number of persons arrested and the action taken against them along with the cases solved/unsolved and action taken to solve all the cases during the said period, State-wise; and (d) the steps taken by the Government to stop such cases in future? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI JITENDRA SINGH): (a) to (b) No Madam. As per the available inputs, terrorist and communal attacks have decreased in the last three years. Details of incidents and number of casualties are given below:— (i) Jammu & Kashmir
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2008 708 85 147 2009 499 64 78 2010 488 69 47 2011 (up to 31.07.2011) 202 19 25
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Year No. of No. of SFs No. of Incidents killed Civilians killed 2008 1561 46 466 2009 1297 42 264 2010 773 20 94 2011 (up to 31.07.2011) 338 25 39
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2008 1591 231 490 2009 2258 317 591 2010 2212 285 718 2011 (up to 15.08.2011) 1123 93 275 (iv) After the Mumbai terror attack on 26.11.2008, there was no major terrorist incident in the hinterland in the year 2009. Since 2010 as per the assessment of the Central Intelligence and State Police Agencies, terrorist action was responsible for the following two incidents of bomb blast in the hinterland, viz., 13th February, 2010 — bomb blast at "German Bakery"in Pune. 13th July, 2011 — serial bomb blasts at Zaveri Bazar, Opera House and Dadar area of Mumbai. Apart from the above two, in two separate incidents of firing and bomb blast on 9th September, 2010 near Jama Masjid, Delhi and on 7th December, 2010 a Sheetlaghat, Varanasi, responsibility has been claimed by some terrorist groups. These incidents as well as the claims are under investigation. Lastly, incidents of bomb blasts which have been reported and are under investigation, in which no pointer/fact suggesting terrorist involvement is available, are: 29th March, 2010 — bomb blast at Mehrauli, New Delhi. 17th April, 2010 — bomb blast at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore. 25th May, 2011 — bomb blast near High Court in Delhi. In these terrorist incidents/bomb blasts, as per available information, in all, 45 persons were killed and 236 persons were injured. 90
(v) Incidents of Communal Attacks during the last three years:—
Year No. of No. of No. of Incidents Persons Persons killed killed 2008 656 123 2272 2009 773 123 2417 2010 651 114 2115 2011 (up to 31.08.2011) 338 53 1059
(c) The data regarding financial losses, number of persons arrested and number of cases solved/unsolved are not centrally maintained as Law and Order is the State subject as per the VII Schedule of the Constitution. (d) In order to deal with the terrorism, Government has taken various measures which inter alia, include establishment of NSG hubs at Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Mumbai; empowerment of DG, NSG to requisition aircraft for movement of NSG personnel in the event of any emergency; strengthening and re-organizing of Multi- Agency Centre to enable it to function on 24x7 basis for real time collation and sharing of intelligence with other intelligence and security agencies; tighter immigration control; augmenting the strength of Central Armed Para Military Forces; effective border management through round the clock surveillance & patrolling on the borders; establishment of observation posts, border fencing, flood lighting, deployment of modern and hi-tech surveillance equipment; upgradation of Intelligence setup; and coastal security. The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 has been amended and notified in 2008 to strengthen the punitive measures to combat terrorism. The National Investigation Agency has been constituted under the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 to investigate and prosecute offences under the Acts specified in the Schedule. As a part of steps to counter terrorists threats, the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) has been created. The Prevention of Money Laundering Act has been amended in 2009 to inter alia, include certain offences under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, as predicate offence. The issue of terrorism has been raised at various multilateral and bilateral fora including in the HS Level bilateral talks and in the Interior/Home Ministers meeting of SAARC. India is a signatory to all the 13 United Nations conventions and protocols dealing with international terrorism. In July, 2010 India has also signed MoU with USA to Counter Terrorism. Further, in October, 2010, India has acquired membership of Financial Action Task Force (FATF) which is an Inter-governmental body and whose purpose is the development and promotion of national and international policies to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. ANNEXURE V GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1127 ANSWERED ON 20.3.2012 Bomb Blasts 1127. SHRI PASHUPATI NATH SINGH: SHRI P.K. BIJU: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) the details of bomb blasts that occurred in the country during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise including Delhi; (b) the quantum of losses incurred and the number of persons killed and injured in the said blasts; (c) the details of persons apprehended in connection with said cases and the conviction rate achieved, case-wise; and (d) the details of cases that remained unsolved and the reasons therefor? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI JITENDRA SINGH): (a) to (d) The details of Bomb Blasts that occurred during the last three years and the current year in the hinterland specifying the number of persons killed/injured, name of the investigating agency and the status of investigation/prosecution is enclosed as Annexure. DETAILS OF STATUS OF INVESTIGATION/PROSECUTION/INVESTIGATING AGENCY, AS WELL AS PERSONS KILLED/INJURED IN THE BOMB BLASTS IN THE HINTERLAND SINCE 2009
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1. 16.10.2009: 2 Nil NIA Case against 6 persons is Bomb blast in presently under trial at the Margao, Goa District and Sessions Court at Goa. 2. 13.02.2010: 17 55 ATS, Mumbai Chargesheet was filed on Bomb blast at December 4, 2010 vide German Bakery, Court Case No. 5183/10 Pune against 1 accused out of a total of 7 accused. Remaining 6 accused are absconding.
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Sl. Incidents Persons Persons Investigating Status of Investigation/ No. killed injured agency Prosecution 3. 29.3.2010: Bomb Nil Nil Special Cell, The case is under blast at Mehrauli, Delhi Police. investigation. New Delhi. 4. 17.04.2010: Nil 17 Crime Branch, The case is under Bomb blast at Bangalore investigation. M.C. Chinnaswamy Police. Cricket Stadium, Bangalore 5. 19.09.2010: Nil 2 in Special Cell, . The case is under Firing and bomb firing Delhi Police investigation. However, a blast near Jama incident special team of Delhi Police Masjid, Delhi with the help of West Bengal Police, Bihar Police and Tamil Nadu Police, have busted an Indian Mujahedeen module consisting of ten members including one Pakistani National, in November 2011. Out of these, six accused persons were arrested by the Delhi Police in the Jama Masjid Firing and Bomb Blast cases. Apart from their suspected involvement in this incident, investigations suggest that some members of the module may also have been involved in the incidents mentioned at Sl. Nos. 2 and 4 above. 6. 07.12.2010: 2 37 ATS, U.P. The case is under Bomb blast at investigation. Sheetla Ghat, Varanasi, UP 7. 25.05.2011: Nil Nil NIA The case is under Bomb blast in investigation. parking place outside High Court, New Delhi 8. 13.07.2011: 27 127 ATS, Mumbai The case is under Serial bomb blasts investigation. ATS Mumbai in Mumbai has arrested four persons. 9. 7.9.2011: Bomb 15 66 NIA The case is under blast at Delhi investigation. 3 persons have High Court been arrested in the case. 10. 17.9.2011 Blast Nil 4 The District The case is under in Agra Police with the investigation. help of ATS (Uttar Pradesh) 93
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11. 13.02.2012: Blast Nil 4 Special Cell, The case is under in a Car of Embassy Delhi Police investigation. One person of Israel has been arrested. ANNEXURE VI GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 128 ANSWERED ON 21.8.2012 Bomb Blasts at Pune *128 SHRI KODIKKUNNIL SURESH: SHRI ARVIND KUMAR CHAUDHARY: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) the incidents of bomb blasts that took place during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise including the recent Pune blasts; (b) the number of persons killed and injured during each of the blast cases; (c) the status of investigations and conviction made in each of the cases; (d) whether security arrangements in all the vulnerable urban areas have been reviewed thereon; and (e) if so, the details thereof and the measures taken by the Government to check such incidents in future? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI JITENDRA SINGH): (a) to (e) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House. (a) to (c) As per the available information, the details of Bomb Blasts that took place in the hinterland during the last three years and the current year, the number of persons killed and injured and the status of investigation is enclosed as Annexure. (d) The monitoring of security arrangements in the country is an ongoing process and there exists a very close and effective coordination amongst intelligence agencies at the centre and State level. Intelligence inputs about possible designs of the terrorist groups and threats are shared with the State Governments concerned on a regular basis. (e) Although as Law & Order and Police is a State subject, the primary responsibility remains with the State Governments, combating terrorism is a shared responsibility considering its internal security implications. The Government of India has been assisting the State Governments to modernize their Police forces through the Modernization of State Police Force Scheme. At the National level, in order to deal with the menace of extremism and terrorism the Government has taken various measures which, inter-alia, include augmenting the strength of Central
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Armed Police Forces; establishment of NSG hubs at Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Mumbai; empowerment of DG, NSG to requisition aircraft for movement of NSG personnel in the event of any emergency; strengthening and re-organizing of Multi- Agency Centre to enable it to function on 24x7 basis for real time collation and sharing of intelligence with other intelligence and security agencies; tighter immigration control; effective border management through round the clock surveillance & patrolling on the borders; establishment of observation posts, border fencing, flood lighting, deployment of modern and hi-tech surveillance equipment; upgradation of intelligence setup; and coastal security. The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 has been amended and notified in 2008 to strengthen the punitive measures to combat terrorism. The National Investigation Agency has been constituted under the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 to investigate and prosecute offences under the Acts specified in the Schedule. As a part of steps to counter terrorist threats, the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) has been created. The Prevention of Money Laundering Act has been amended in 2009 to inter alia, include certain offences under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, as predicate offence. Further, the Government continues to raise the issues of Cross-Border Terrorism in all its aspects including its financing at various multi-lateral and bilateral fora. DETAILS OF STATUS OF INVESTIGATION/PROSECUTION/INVESTIGATING AGENCY, AS WELL AS PERONS KILLED/INJURED IN THE BOMB BLASTS DURING THE LAST THREE YEARS AND THE CURRENT YEAR
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1. 16.10.2009: 2 Nil NIA Case against 6 persons Bomb blast is presently under trial at the in Margao, Goa District and Sessions Court at Goa. Four persons are absconding. 2. 13.02.2010: 17 64 ATS, Mumbai Chargesheet was filed on Bomb blast at December 4, 2010 vide German Bakery, Court Case No. 5183/10 Pune against 1 accused out of a total of 7 accused. Remaining 6 accused are absconding. 3. 29.3.2010: Nil Nil Special Cell, The case is under Bomb blast at Delhi Police. investigation. Mehrauli, New Delhi 4. 17.04.2010: Nil 20 Crime Branch, A chargesheet has been Bomb blasts, Bangalore filed on 16th July, 2012. at M.C. Police Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium, Bangalore 5. 19.09.2010: Nil 2 in Special Cell, Six accused persons were Firing and firing Delhi Police arrested by the Delhi Police bomb blast incident and a Chargesheet has been near Jama Masjid filed on 22 May, 2012. Delhi 6. 07.12.2010: 2 20 ATS, U.P. The case is under Bomb blast at investigation. Sheetla Ghat, Varanasi, UP 7. 25.05,2011: Nil Nil NIA The case is under Bomb blast in investigation. parking place outside High Court, New Delhi 8. 13.07.2011: 27 127 ATS, Mumbai ATS Mumbai has arrested Serial bomb five persons. Chargesheet has Blasts in Mumbai been filed on 25 May, 2012. 6 persons are absconding. 9. 7.9.2011: 15 67 NIA 3 persons have been arrested Bomb blast in the case. Chargesheet has at Delhi been filed on 13 March, 2012 High Court 3 persons are absconding.
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10. 17.9.2011: Nil 4 The District The case is under Blast in Agra Police with the Investigation. help of ATS (Uttar Pradesh) 11. 13.02.2012: Nil 4 Special Cell, One person has been arrested Blast in a Car of Delhi Police and four persons are Embassy of Israel absconding. Interpol notices have been issued. A charge- sheet has been filed on 31st July, 2012. 12. 01.08.2012: Nil 1 ATS The case is under Serial Bomb Maharashtra investigation. Blast in Pune ANNEXURE VII GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2715 ANSWERED ON 28.8.2012 Terrorist Activities in Kerala 2715. SHRI ADHIR CHOWDHURY: SHRI JOSE K. MANI: SHRI HARISH CHAUDHARY: SHRI MAGUNTA SREENIVASULU REDDY: DR. KIRODI LAL MEENA: SHRI MANSUKH BHAI D. VASAVA: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether cases of terrorism are on the rise in several States/UTs especially Kerala; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether these cases have been investigated by NIA and CBI; (d) if so, the number of terrorists arrested by each of these agencies during the last three years; (e) the status of these cases, agency-wise; and (f) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the agencies for early disposal of these cases? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI JITENDRA SINGH) : (a) to (e) No, Madam. The cases of terrorism are not on the rise in the Hinterland of the country including Kerala. The cases of terrorism are investigated either by the concerned State Police or by National Investigation Agency (NIA). As per the available input, the list of the cases of terrorism/bomb blasts in the Hinterland during the last three years alongwith name of the investigating agency, number of the persons arrested and the status of investigation is enclosed as Annexure. (f) Government is committed to ensure that accused of these attacks/acts are brought to justice, prosecuted and sentenced under the law. As the respective State Police forces are the primary responders, investigators and prosecutors of
98 99 such offences, Government of India offers all assistances in terms of forensics, Intelligence and co-ordination. After the enactment of NIA Act and setting up of the NIA in 2009, with the consent of/consultations with the State Governments, terrorist cases can and are being transferred to the NIA for investigation. ANNEX. DETAILS OF STATUS OF INVESTIGATION/PROSECUTION/INVESTIGATING AGENCY, IN THE BOMB BLASTS DURING THE LAST THREE YEARS AND THE CURRENT YEAR
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1. 16.10.2009: 6 NIA Chargesheet has been filed and Bomb blast in the case is presently under trial Margao, Goa at the District and Session Court at Goa. 2. 13.02.2010: 1 ATS, Mumbai Chargesheet was filed Bomb blast at on March 1, 2011. German Bakery, Pune 3. 29.3.2010: Nil Special Cell, The case is under investigation. Bomb blast at Delhi Police. Mehrauli, New Delhi 4. 17.04.2010: 7 Crime A chargesheet has been filed Bomb blast, Branch, on 16th July, 2012. at M.C. Bangalore Chinnaswamy Police. Cricket Stadium, Bengaluru 5. 19.09.2010: 6 Special Cell, A Chargesheet has been filed Firing and bomb Delhi Police. on 22 May, 2012. blast near Jama Masjid, Delhi 6. 7.12.2010: Nil ATS, U.P. The case is under investigation. Bomb blast at Sheetla Ghat, Varanasi, UP 7. 25.05.2011: Nil NIA. The case is under investigation. Bomb blast in parking place outside High Court, New Delhi 8. 13.07.2011: 5 ATS, Mumbai Chargesheet has been Serial Bomb filed on 25 May, 2012. blasts in Mumbai
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9. 7.9.2011: 3 NIA Chargesheet has been Bomb Blast filed on 13 March, 2012. at Delhi High Court 10. 17.9.2011: Nil The District The Case is under investigation. Blast in Agra Police with the help of ATS (Uttar Pradesh) 11. 13.02.2012: 1 Special Cell, A chargesheet has been filed on Blast in a car Delhi Police 31st July, 2012. of Embassy of Israel 12. 01.08.2012: Nil ATS, Maharashtra The case is under investigation. Serial Bomb Blasts in Pune ANNEXURE VIII GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 352 ANSWERED ON 26.2.2013 Terrorist Activities 352. SHRI VIRENDRA KUMAR: SHRI KALIKESH N. SINGH DEO: SHRI MANICKA TAGORE: SHRI JAI PRAKASH AGARWAL: SHRI NAVEEN JINDAL: SHRI C.R. PATIL: SHRI N. CHALUVARAYA SWAMY: SHRI P.K. BIJU: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) the details of terrorist activities reported along with the number of civilians and security personnel killed and the number of terrorists arrested and killed during each of the last three years and the current year, State/UT-wise; (b) the status of the investigations conducted/being conducted in terror cases since the Mumbai terrorist attack; (c) the status of newly created security/Intelligence agencies viz. National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) and Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS); and (d) the measures taken by the Government to check terrorist activities in the country? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI R.P.N. SINGH): (a) & (b) As per the available information, the details of terrorist activities/bomb blasts that took place in the Hinterland during the last three years and the current year, the number of persons killed, number of persons arrested and the status of investigations is enclosed at Annexure-I. (c) Government of India had notified setting up of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) on 3rd February, 2012. Subsequently, some States raised certain objections with regard to the said Notification. Based on their request and
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for wider consultations with all the States/UTs on the issue, a meeting was held by the Union Home Minister with the Chief Ministers/Administrators/Lt. Governors of all the States/UTs on 5th May, 2012, wherein their comments/objections/suggestions were placed on record. The operationalisation of NCTC has been kept in abeyance. The Government of India has set up National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) as an attached office of the Ministry of Home Affairs with mandate to link data bases for conducting actionable intelligence to combat terrorism and internal security threats. CCS approved the DPR 'in principle' on 6.6.2011. The Planning commission has approved it as a Central Plan Scheme. In 2012, the EFC appraised the DPR on 23.1.2012 and CCS approved the DPR on 14.6.2012 for an amount of Rs. 1002.97 crore for implementation of Foundation, Horizon-I and some elements of Horizon-II of the NATGRID Project. Work on the foundation and first Horizon of NATGRID is in progress. Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) Scheme was approved by the Government with a provision of Rs. 2000 crore as a 100% Centrally sponsored Scheme on June, 2009. The System Integrator (SI) Contracts have been signed in 29 States/UTs. With respect to the CCTNS Networking solutions, Service Level Agreement (SLA) with BSNL has been signed across all the States/UTs and 8 States have been given permission to go ahead for existing SWAN connectivity. Also, State Project Management Units (SPMUs) Contracts have been signed in 29 States/UTs. As part of the capacity building (training), 7,03,781 participants have been imparted training till date. The total utilization of funds is Rs. 18923.50 lakhs under various heads against the total released amount of Rs. 42858.54 lakhs to all States/UTs. (d) Law & Order and Police is a State subject, therefore, the primary responsibility to address these remains with the State Governments. Combating terrorism, however, is a shared responsibility considering its implication on internal security. The Government of India has been assisting the State Governments to modernize their Police Forces through the Modernization of State Police Force Scheme. In order to deal with the menace of extremism and terrorism, the Government of India have taken various measures which, inter alia, include augmenting the strength of Central Armed Police Forces; establishment of NSG hubs at Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Mumbai; empowerment of DG, NSG to requisition aircraft for movement of NSG personnel in the event of any emergency; strengthening and re-organizing of Multi-Agency Centre to enable it to function on 24x7 basis for real time collation and sharing of intelligence with other intelligence and security agencies; tighter immigration control; effective border management through round the clock surveillance & patrolling on the borders; establishment of observation posts, border fencing, fold lighting, deployment of modern and hi-tech surveillance equipment; upgradation of intelligence setup; and coastal security. The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 has been amended and notified in 2008 to strengthen the punitive measures to combat terrorism. The National Investigation agency has been constituted under the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 to investigate 104 and prosecute offences under the Acts specified in the Schedule. As a part of steps to counter terrorist threats, the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) has been created. The Prevention of Money Laundering Act has been amended in 2009 to inter alia, include certain offences under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, as predicate offence. Further, the Government continues to raise the issues of Cross-Border Terrorism in all its aspects including its financing on various multi-lateral and bilateral fora. ANNEX.
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1. 16.10.2009: Bomb 2 6 Chargesheet has been filed blast in Margao, Goa and the case is presently under trial at the District and Sessions Court at Goa. 2. 13.02.2010: Bomb 17 1 Chargesheet was filed on blast at German 1st March, 2011. Bakery, Pune 3. 29.03.2010: Bomb Nil Nil The case is under blast at Mehrauli, New investigation. Delhi. 4. 17.04.2010: Bomb Nil 7 A chargesheet has been filed blasts, at M.C./ on 16th July, 2010. Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium, Bengaluru. 5. 19.09.2010: Firing and Nil 6 A chargesheet has been filed bomb blast near Jama on 8th June, 2012. Masjid, Delhi 6. 07.12.2010: Bomb 2 Nil The case is under blast at Sheetla Ghat, investigation. Varanasi, UP 7. 25.05.2011: Bomb Nil Nil The case is under blast in parking place investigation. outside High Court, New Delhi 8. 13.07.2011: Serial 27 5 Chargesheet has been filed on bomb blasts in on 25th May, 2012. Mumbai 9. 07.09.2011: 15 3 Chargesheet has been filed on Bomb blast at 13th March, 2012. Delhi High court 10. 13.02.2012: Serial Nil 1 A chargesheet has been filed Bomb blast in a Car of on 31st July, 2012. Embassy of Israel 11. 01.08.2012: Serial Nil 8 The case is under Bomb blast in Pune investigation. 12. 21.02.2013: Twin 14 Nil The case is under Bomb blast in investigation. Hyderabad
105 ANNEXURE IX GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3676 ANSWERED ON 05.08.2014 Terrorist Activities 3676. SHRI SIRAJUDDIN AJMAL: SHRI FEROZE VARUN GANDHI: SHRI P. KUMAR: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) the case of terrorist attacks reported in the country and the number of security personnel/civilians injured and killed along with the number of terrorists arrested and killed during each of the last three years and the current year, State- wise; (b) the names of extremist/insurgent organisations active in the country and the names of the organisations with whom the Government is involved in dialogue process, State-wise; (c) the status of the investigations in the said cases during the above mentioned period; and (d) the measures taken to check terrorist activities and to strengthen the intelligence sharing mechanism in the country? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU): (a) The details of the terrorist attacks reported in the country and the number of security personnel/civilians injured and killed along with the number of terrorist arrested/killed during each of the last three years and the current year is at Annexure-I. (b) Thirty six (36) organisations have been declared as Terrorist Organisations in the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA). The list of the names of these Terrorist Organisations is at Annexure-II. In North-Eastern part of the country, the Government is involved in dialogue process with United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) led by Arabinda Rajkhowa and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) in Assam.
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(c) The status of the investigations in the terrorist attacks during the last three years and the current year is at Annexure-I. (d) Public Order and Police are State subject. The primary responsibility to address these issues remain with the State Governments. Combating terrorism, however, is a shared responsibility considering its implication on internal security. The Government of India has been assisting the State Governments to modernize their Police Forces through the Modernization of State Police Force Scheme. In order to deal with the menace of extremism and terrorism the Government of India have taken various measures which, inter alia, include augmenting the strength of Central Armed Police Forces; establishment of NSG hubs at Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Mumbai; empowerment of DG, NSG to requisition aircraft for movement of NSG personnel in the event of any emergency; tighter immigration control; effective border management through round the clock surveillance & patrolling on the borders; establishment of observation posts, border fencing, flood lighting, deployment of modern and hi-tech surveillance equipment; upgradation of Intelligence setup; and coastal security. The Unlawful activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 has been amended in 2008 and 2012 to strengthen the punitive measures to combat terrorism. The National Investigation Agency has been constituted under the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 to investigate and prosecute offences under the Acts specified in the Schedule. As a part of the steps to counter terrorist threats, the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) has been created. The Prevention of Money Laundering Act has been amended in 2009 to inter alia, include certain offences under the Unlawful activities (Prevention) Act, as predicate offence. Further, the Government continues to raise the issues of Cross-Border Terrorism in all its aspects including its financing on various multi- lateral and bilateral fora. Besides, there exists a very close and effective coordination amongst intelligence agencies at the Centre and the State levels to monitor the activities of terrorist organizations and unlawful associations. Intelligence inputs about possible designs and threats are shared with the State Governments concerned on a regular basis. The Multi Agency Centre (MAC) has been strengthened and re-organized to enable it to function on 24x7 basis for near real time collation and sharing of intelligence with other intelligence agencies and security intelligence inputs are shared with the concerned States through the established mechanism, which ensures close coordination and sharing of intelligence and seamless flow of information between the States and the Central Security and Law Enforcement Agency. This has resulted in busting of many terror modules, thus neutralizing major terror attack plans. ANNEXURE I Sl. Incidents Persons Persons Persons Investigating Status of No. killed injured arrested agency Investigation/ Prosecution
12 3 45 6 7 2011 1. 25.05.2011: Nil Nil Nil NIA The case is Bomb blast in under parking place Investigation. outside High Court, New Delhi 2. 13.07.2011: 27 127 7 ATS Mumbai Chargesheet Serial bomb has been blasts in filed on 25 Mumbai May, 2012 and supplementary chargesheet filed on 24/8/2012 and 16/6/2014. 3. 7.9.2011: 15 79 3 NIA Chargesheet Bomb Blast at has been Delhi High filed on 13 Court March, 2012 and 15 March, 2012. 2012 1. 13.02.2012: Nil 4 1 Special Cell, A Chargesheet Blast in a car Delhi Police has been of Embassy of filed on 31st Israel July, 2012.
2. 01.08.2012: Nil 1 9 ATS A Chargesheet has Serial Bomb Maharashtra been filed on Blasts in Pune 30.4.2013. 2013 1. 21.02.2013: 18 131 4 NIA Chargesheet Twin Bomb was filed on Blast in 14.3.2014. Hyderabad 2. 17.04.2013: Nil 16 15 Karnataka The case is under Bomb Blast in Police investigation. Bengaluru 3. 07.07.2013: Nil 2 8(one NIA Chargesheet Bomb Blasts dead) was filed on in Bodh Gaya 29.5.2014. 4. 27.10.2013: 6 89 14 NIA Chargesheet Serial Bomb (One was filed on Blasts in dead) 24.4.2014.
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2014 1. 01.05.2014 1 14 - CB CID, The case is Tamil Nadu under investigation. IEDs Explosion in Train No. 12509 (Bangalore- Guwahati Express) bound for Guwahati ANNEXURE-II REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (A) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3676 FOR 5.8.2014 1. Babbar Khalsa International 2. Khalistan Commando Force 3. Khalistan Zindabad Force 4. International Sikh Youth Federation 5. Lashkar-E-Taiba/Pasban-E-Ahle Hadis 6. Jaish-E-Mohammed/Tahrik-E-Furqan 7. Harket-Ul-Mujahideen/Harket-Ul-Ansar/Harkat-Ul-Jehad-E-Islami 8. Hizb-Ul-Mujahideen/Hizb-Ul-Mujahideen Pir Panjal Regiment 9. AI-Umar-Mujahideen 10. Jammu and Kashmir Islamic Front 11. United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) 12. National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) in Assam 13. People's Liberation Army (PLA) 14. United National Liberation Front (UNLF) 15. People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) 16. Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) 17. Kanglei Yaol Kanba Lup (KYKL) 18. Manipur People's Liberation Front (MPLF) 19. All Tripura Tiger Force 20. National Liberation Front of Tripura 21. Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) 22. Students Islamic Movement of India 23. Deendar Anjuman 24. Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) — People's War, all its formations and front organizations
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25. Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), all its formations and Front Organisations 26. Al Badr 27. Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen 28. Al-Qaida 29. Dukhtaran-E-Millat (DEM) 30. Tamil Nadu Liberation Army (TNLA) 31. Tamil National Retrieval Troops (TNRT) 32. Akhil Bharat Nepali Ekta Samaj (ABNES) 33. Organisations listed in the Schedule to the U.N. Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism (Implementation of Security Council Resolutions) Order, 2007 made under section 2 of the United Nations (Security Council) Act, 1947 and amended from time to time. 34. Communist Party of India (Maoist) all its formations and front organizations. 35. Indian Mujahideen, all its formations and front organizations. 36. Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), all its formations and front organizations. APPENDIX XI MEMORANDUM No. 68 Subject: Request for dropping of assurance given in reply to Supplementary to Starred Question No. 322 dated 31 July, 2014 by Shri C.R. Patil, MP regarding "Revised Restructured Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme". On 31 July, 2014 Shri Adhalrao Patil Shivaji Rao and Asaduddin Owaisi, M.Ps. addressed a Starred Question No. 322 to the Minister of Textiles. The text of the question along with the reply of the Minister is given in the Annexure. 2. During the discussion Shri C.R. Patil, M.P. raised the following Supplementary to Starred Question No. 322 dated 31 July, 2014 to the Minister of Textiles:— "Madam, Hon'ble Member has just stated that more funds have been given to Gujarat under TUFS. But the fact is that the then Minister of Finance had given more funds to the Southern States and injustice was meted out to Gujarat because lakhs of textile units are set up there and they are not getting full benefits of its. I would like to urge the Minister to benefit small units set up in Gujarat by allotting more funds for them which will strengthen them." 3. In reply, the Minister of Textiles (Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar) stated as follows:— "Madam, we have noted the suggestion of Hon'ble Member." 4. The above reply was treated as an assurance by the Committee and required to be implemented by the Ministry of Textiles within three months from the date of the reply but the assurance is yet to be implemented. 5. The Ministry of Textiles vide O.M. No. 1/2/2015-TUFS dated 23 February, 2015 have requested to drop the assurance on the following grounds:— (i) "That Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS) is not a State specific Scheme. This Scheme is entirely demand driven. The design of the Scheme is non-discriminatory and all inclusive. Hence, this Ministry is of the view that the above statement has been construed as an Assurance wrongly. Therefore, it is requested that the above Assurance may be deleted from the list of Assurances." 6. In view of the above, the Ministry, with the approval of the Minister of State in the Ministry of Textiles, have requested to drop the above assurance. The Committee may consider.
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112 ANNEXURE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TEXTILES LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 322 ANSWERED ON 31.07.2014 REVISED RESTRUCTURED TECHNOLOGY Upgradation Fund Scheme 322. SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJIRAO: SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI : Will the Minister of TEXTILES be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has evaluated the performance of the Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS) and if so, the achievements thereof; (b) whether the Government has revised and restructured the scheme, if so, the salient features thereof including the financial and operational parameters laid down and loans sanctioned under the scheme; (c) whether the Government proposes to provide more funds to textile entrepreneurs under the revised scheme, if so, the details thereof including the funds allocated and utilized since 2013; and (d) whether the suggestions have been received to make the scheme on-line so as to ensure hassle free disbursal of subsidy under the revised scheme and if so, the steps taken in this regard? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR): (a) to (d) A statement is laid on the Table of the House. Statement in reply to Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 322 for answer on 31.07.2014 by Shri Adhalaro Patil Shivaji Rao and Shri Asaduddin Owaisi regarding Revised Restructured Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme. (a) Yes, Madam. The Scheme has been evaluated thrice in 2003, 2006 and 2010 respectively. All evaluations found the scheme beneficial for the textile industry and recommended its continuation. These evaluations have found Improvement in Quality, Turn over, Productivity, Profitability, Exports etc., and a decline in cost, wastage, maintenance and labour costs etc. The Scheme was last reviewed by the Expenditure Finance Committee in March 2013 and it was recommended to continue the scheme in the 12th Five Year Plan. A subsidy of approximately Rs. 19,000 crore has been disbursed against and investment of approximately Rs. 2,60,000 crore attracted under TUFS since 1999.
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(b) Yes, Madam. The scheme has been revised and restructured. The salient features of the scheme are at Annexure-I. The Revised Restructured TUFS (RR-TUFS) is implemented w.e.f. 1st April, 2012 vide Government Resolution dated 4th October, 2013. So far, term loans of Rs. 7,745.35 crore have been sanctioned under RR-TUFS. (c) An amount of Rs. 11,952 crore has been allocated under TUFS (M-TUFS, R-TUFS and RR-TUFS) in the 12th Plan period. The major focus of RR-TUFS in on modernization of powerlooms sector. In order to give emphasis on decentralized powerloom sector, Interest Reimbursement and Capital Subsidy for new shuttleless looms has been raised from 5% to 6% and 10% to 15% respectively. Further, the Margin Money Subsidy has also been increased from 20% to 30% with an increase in subsidy cap from Rs. 1 crore to Rs. 1.5 crore. A pilot project has also been envisaged under the powerloom sector which aims at providing subsidy for developing infrastructure, common facilities, construction, of factory buildings and for shuttleless looms on Hire Purchase basis, to improve their quality and production and to face the competition from domestic market as well as export market. Capital Subsidy has been increased from 25% to 30% for Hand-loom and Silk Sector. Margin Money Subsidy cap is increased from Rs. 45 lakhs to Rs. 75 lakhs for MSME and Jute Sector. The funds allocated and utilised since 2013-14 are as follows:—
Year Allocation Utilisation 2013-14 956.16 1729.98 2014-15 2300.00 438.28 (As on 30.6.14)
(d) Partial on line computerized system is in operation in the O/o Textile Commissioner for TUFS since 28.04.2011 for issuing of unique Identification Digit (UID). The system has been improved and made more user friendly from 2013 onwards under RR-TUFS. The system enables the individual beneficiary to ascertain the status of their cases online. The online systems make the submission and process of claims easier. The strengthening of online system is on going process to make it comprehensive. An amount of Rs. 14.30 lakhs has been sanctioned for Phase-I of comprehensive development of software. Subsidy under the Scheme is released to the nodal bank/nodal agencies through Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS)/ Electronic Clearing Service (ECS). The nodal banks/nodal agencies transfer the funds to the accounts of beneficiaries. ANNEXURE I REFERRED TO IN PART (A) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 322 FOR ANSWER ON 31.07.2014. The salient features including financial and operational parameters of the RR- TUFS in respect of loans sanctioned under the scheme are as follows: (i) The total subsidy outflow to standalone spinning sector has been kept at 26% of the plan allocation (i.e., Rs. 11952.80 crore) including committed liabilities of spinning sector of erstwhile/modified TUFS), RTUFS and fresh sanctions in the 12th Plan period. (ii) A pilot project has also been envisaged under the powerloom sector which aims at providing subsidy for developing infrastructure, common facilities, construction of factory buildings and for shuttleless looms. on Hire Purchase basis, to improve their quality and production and to face the competition from domestic market as well as export market. (iii) 10% of the approved outlay for new sanctions has been earmarked for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). (iv) In case of standalone spinning sector, a volume cap of Rs. 250 crore is applied on project cost for new sanctions for individual spinning units. (v) The subsidy benefits under TUFS for 12th plan are as follows:— (a) Standalone spinning units — 2% Interest Reimbursement (IR) for new standalone/ modernization of spinning machinery. (b) For units having spinning capacity with forward integration having matching capactiy in weaving/knitting/processing/garmenting — 5% IR. (c) Weaving — (i) 6% IR amd 15% Capital Subsidy on brand new shuttleless looms or 30% Margin Money Subsidy (MMS) on brarnd new shuttleless looms for powerloom sector; (ii) 2% IR or 8% MMS on second hand imported shuttleless looms with 10 years wintage and with a residual life of minimum 10 years; (iii) For 30% MMS —capital ceiling caps of Rs. 5 crore and subsidy cap of Rs. 1.5 crore for encouraging adequate investment by the MSME sector.
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(d) Processing – 5% IR and 10% Capital Subsidy for specified processing machinery CETP/ETP is not considered for support under TUFS. (e) Garmenting — 5% IR and 10% Capital Subsidy on specified machinery for garmenting units. (f) Technical Textiles (including non-wovens) — 5% IR and 10% Capital Subsidy on specified machinery required in manufacture on technical textiles. (g) Handloom and silk sector —5% IR or 30% Capital Subsidy on benchmarked machinery. (h) MSMEs including jute sector —5% IR of 15% MMS—subsidy ceiling is Rs. 75 lakh. (i) Other segments— i.e., (i) cotton ginning and pressing; (ii) wool scouring; combing and carpet industry; (iii) synthetic filament yarn texturising, crimping and twisting; (iv) viscose staple fibre and viscose filament yarn; (v) knitting and fabric embroidery; (vi) weaving preparatory machines; (vii) made-up manufacturing; (viii) CAD, CAM and design studio; and (ix) jute industry—5% IR . (j) Investments like factory buildings, pre-operative expenses and margin money for working capital are eligible for benefit of reimbursement under the scheme only for apparel and handloom sector with 50% cap of total new eligible investment under RR- TUFS. Land is altogether excluded from eligible investments under TUFS. This benefit, however, is not available for textile units under the Scheme for Integrated Textile Park (SITP). (k) Period of interest reimbursement — Interest reimbursement is for a period of 7 years including 2 years of moratorium/ implementation. (l) Eligibility of restructured/rescheduled cases — subsidy in restructured cases is restricted to the quantum of approved subsidy as given in the initial loan repayment schedule. Operational parameters (i) There is an online pre-authorization system for each eligible application by the Textile Commissioner, Mumbai. Applications are processed on a first come first served basis, subject to eligibility and availability of funds. 117
(ii) Request for UID is entertained only upto one year from the date of sanction of term loan, except for application permitted in para (iii) below. (iii) For cases where the terms loan has been sanctioned during the financial year 2012-13, the lending agencies are allowed to submit application for UID under RR-TUFS upto 31-03-2014 on the online system of the Office of the Textile Commissioner. (iv) For obtaining a Unique ID number, the nodal banks/nodal agencies after determination of eligibility and admissible amount under TUFS for each case decide the eligibility and allot ECN (Eligibility Certificate Number) for each case and thereafter submit information online in the prescribed format to the textile Commissioner, Mumbai. The co-opted PLIs of Nodal Agencies submit information online in the prescribed format to the Textile. Commissioner, Mumbai after obtaining ECN from their concerned Nodal agencies. The lending agencies are required to furnish quarter-wise subsidy requirement for entire period of 7 years or actual period whichever is lower. Quarter-wise interest reimbursement/capital subsidy is restricted to the quantum as submitted in this format to the Office of the Textile Commissioner. Quarter-wise interest reimbursement/capital subsidy can be lower than the amount given in this format but cannot be higher than this amount. (v) If the UID applications are found in order in all respect, the same are processed for allotment of UID and the Textile, Commissioner, Mumbai issues a Unique ID number to pre-authorize the loan application for submission of subsidy claim by the lending agency in the online system. The correctness of the information submitted for UID is the responsibility of the Lending Agency concerned. (vi) If there is any apparent discrepancy, the UID application is referred back to the concerned Lending Agency for rectification and re-submission. The e-submitted application is considered again on first-come-first-served basis. (vii) Mere creation/submission of UID application in the online system does not entitled for UID Number and for subsidy under TUFS. (viii) Any application sanctioned by the Bank without the Unique ID number by the Textile Commissioner, Mumbai is not eligible for release of subsidies under the TUFS scheme. (ix) The Textiles Commissioner will stop preauthorization as soon as the available subsidy cap is reached in the segment. In order to ensure data integrity and prevent any possible misuse of the scheme, the data furnished by lending agencies over web portal of textile Commissioner is treated as frozen and subsidy payments are considered strictly as per the frozen. APPENDIX XII MEMORANDUM No. 69 Subject: Request for dropping of assurance given in reply to Unstarred Question No. 6053 dated 03.05.2013, regarding "Easing of Fund Transfer Norms". On 03 May, 2013 Shri Sugumar K, M.P. addressed an Unstarred Question No. 6053 to the Minister of Finance. The text of the question alongwith the reply of the Minister are as given in the Annexure. 2. The reply to the question was treated as an assurance by the Committee and required to be implemented by the Ministry of Finance within three months from the date of the reply but the assurance is yet to be implemented. 3. The Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs) vide O.M. No. 5/25/2013-FIU dated 23 April, 2015 have requested to drop the assurance on the following grounds:— "That the issue has been examined. It is found that vide Section 42(6) of Companies Act, 2013, a provision in this regard has already been notified in the Official Gazette on August 30, 2013 which reads as under 'A company making an offer or invitation shall allot its securities within 60 days from the date of receipt of the application money for such securities and if the company is not able to allot the securities within that period, it shall repay the application money the subscribers within that 15 days from the date of completion of 60 days and if the company fails to repay the application money within the aforesaid period, it shall be liable to repay that money with interest at the rate of twelve percent, per annum from the expiry of the 60th day. Provided that money received on application under this section shall be kept in a separate bank account in a scheduled bank and shall not be utilized for any purpose other than (a) For adjustment against allotment of securities; or (b) for the repayment of monies where the company is unable to allot securities. In view of the implementation of the relevant law, although through the Company Act, which every investor has to adhere mandatorily, the issue raised in the above Question has lost its significance. It is therefore requested that the Parliament Assurance may be dropped'." 4. In view of the above, the Ministry, with the approval of Minister of State (E&FS), have requested to drop the above assurance. The Committee may consider. Dated: 10.02.2016 NEW DELHI:
118 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6053 ANSWERED ON 03.05.2013 Easing of Fund Transfer Norms 6053. SHRI K. SUGUMAR: Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) proposes to ease the fund transfer norms for incorporation of companies by non-residents; (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and (c) the likely impact of the proposed move on the current account deficit as well as overall economy of the country? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA): (a) Yes sir. (b) Generally Non-residents investors are not well versed with the documentation/other requirement for registration of companies in India with Registrar of Companies and prefer appointing consultants who oversee the process of incorporation of companies and other formalities. Thereafter the shares are transferred to Non-residents. Such a practice often leads to violations of provisions of Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). This matter was discussed and accordingly, RBI is in the process of finalizing a draft notification in consultation with the Government for facilitating process of registration of companies by Non- residents. (c) It will have a positive impact on the economic scenario.
119 APPENDIX XIII MEMORANDUM No. 73 Subject: Request for dropping of assurance given in reply to Unstarred Question No. 4829 dated 22.12.2014, regarding "Industrial Development Corporation". On 22 December, 2014 Shri Sanjay Kaka Patil, M.P. addressed an Unstarred Question No. 4829 to the Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. The text of the question along with the reply of the Minister are as given in the Annexure. 2. The reply to the question was treated as an assurance by the Committee and required to be implemented by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises within three months from the date of the reply but the assurance is yet to be implemented. 3. The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. vide O.M. No. 21/ PQ/2014/TR dated 09 March, 2015 has requested to drop the assurance on the following grounds:— "That as per Memorandum of Understanding signed by Ministry of MSME and M/s Samsung India Electronic Pvt. Ltd, MSME-Samsung Technical Schools have already been established in the country at 10 locations (including Aurangabad and Mumbai in Maharashtra). All the 10 Technical Schools are operational. The expenditure towards infrastructure has been met by exiting Tool Rooms out of their internal resources." 4. In view of the above, the Ministry, with the approval of the Minister of State in the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, have requested to drop the above assurance. The Committee may consider.
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120 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4829 ANSWERED ON 22.12.2014 Industrial Development Corporation 4829. SHRI SANJAY KAKA PATIL: Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state: (a) whether the Union Government is planning to set up a Central Government Industrial Development Corporation on the line of Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation in Maharashtra; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Union Government proposes any public-private partnership for any project on industry-friendly on skill development in the country including Maharashtra; and (d) if so, the details of funds allocated by the Union Government to the States including Maharashtra during the current year? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI GIRIRAJ SINGH): (a) No, Madam. (b) Does not arise. (c) The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) is already having a Scheme called 'Assistance to Training Institutions (ATI)' under which National level Entrepreneurship Development Institutes (EDIs) (namely, NIMSME, Hyderabad; MIESBUD, NOIDA and ITE, Guwahati) of the Ministry are undertaking industry friendly skill development activities with the help of private partners all over the country including Maharashtra. Furthermore, as per a MoU signed between Ministry of MSME and M/s. Samsung; MSME Samsung Technical Schools have been established at 10 locations to begin with i.e. Ludhiana, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Aurangabad New Delhi, Varanasi and Chennai to conduct joint skill development programmes. (d) the ATI Scheme, being a central sector scheme, State-wise fund allocation figures are not maintained. At an all India level, Rs. 132 crore has been allocated for
121 122 the Scheme for 2014-15. As far as the Samsung Technical School Programme is concerned, no budget has been earmarked for the year 2014-15, as savings of the existing. Tool Rooms under the Ministry are proposed to be utilised for building infrastructure under this Programme. APPENDIX XIV MEMORANDUM NO. 76 Subject: Request for dropping of assurance given in reply to Unstarred Question No. 1790 dated 04.12.2006, regarding "Improvement in Consumer Protection Council." On 04 December, 2006 Shri G. Karunakara Reddy and Shri Kailash Meghwal, M. Ps. addressed an Unstarred Question No. 1790 to the Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (Department of Consumer Affairs). The text of the question alongwith the reply of the Minister are given in the Annexure. 2. The reply to the question was treated as an assurance by the Committee and required to be implemented by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (Department of Consumer Affairs) within three months from the date of the reply but the assurance is yet to be implemented. 3. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution vide O.M. No. 7(7)2006-Pub-I dated 03 June, 2015 have requested to drop the assurance on the following grounds:— "That the Department of Consumer Affairs had in fact constituted a Committee to formulate a National Consumer Policy under the Chairmanship of the then Principal Secretary, Consumer Affairs, Government of Tamil Nadu with Secretaries of other 4 States as Members of the Committee. On the basis of the report submitted by the Committee, the Department has prepared the Cabinet Note containing the draft National Consumer Policy. The draft Cabinet Note was referred subsequently for consideration of the Committee of Secretaries. The matter was pending there. Meanwhile, the Department initiated a proposal for a major revision of the Consumer Protection Act and the Bureau of Indian Standards Act. The proposed amendments to these major Acts, which is likely to be submitted to the Cabinet shortly, has subsumed almost all the provisions that the draft National Consumer Policy envisaged. The Department has, therefore, decided that since the amendment of both these Acts covers all provisions envisaged the draft National Consumer Policy. There is no need to have a separate National Consumer Policy therefore, the Department has dropped the idea of having a National Consumer Policy. In view of the above, it is requested that the above mentioned Assurance may kindly be dropped." 4. The Ministry, with the approval of Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, has requested to drop the above assurance. The Committee may consider. Dated: 10.2.2016 NEW DELHI:
123 ANNEXURE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1790 ANSWERED ON 04.12.2006 Improvement in Consumer Protection Council 1790. SHRI G. KARUNAKARA REDDY: SHRI KAILASH MEGHWAL: Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased to state: (a) whether steps have been taken to strengthen and enhance the effectiveness of working of Central Consumer Protection Council for better consumer protection; (b) if so, the status of the various working groups constituted in this regard alongwith the recommendations made by these working groups; (c) the status of implementation of the said recommendations; (d) whether a New National Consumer Policy is proposed to be framed; and (e) if so, the time by which it is likely to be framed? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI SHARAD PAWAR) (a) Yes, Sir. The Central Consumer Protection Council (CCPC) has been restructured and the number of its members has been reduced from one hundred fifty to thirty five so as to facilitate frequent meetings as also for more meaningful and focussed discussions. (b) No such working group was constituted to strengthen and enhance the effectiveness of working of CCPC. (c) In view of (b) above, does not arise. (d) A draft National Consumer Policy prepared by the Department of Consumer Affairs is being finalized in consultation with other Ministries/Departments. (e) The time frame cannot be indicated at this stage.
124 APPENDIX XV MEMORANDUM No. 77 Subject: Request for dropping of assurance given in reply to Unstarred Question No. 3860 dated 16.12.2014, regarding "National Livestock Mission" On 16 December, 2014 Shrimati Supriya Sule, Dr. Heenavijay Kumar Gavit, Shri Dhananjay Mahadik, Shri Mohite Patil Vijaysinh Shankarrao and Shri Satav Rajeev, M.Ps. addressed an Unstarred Question No. 3860 to the Minister of Agriculture (Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries). The text of the question alongwith the reply of the Minister are as given in the Annexure. 2. The reply to the question was treated as an assurance by the Committee and required to be implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture within three months from the date of the reply but the assurance is yet to be implemented. 3. The Ministry of Agriculture (Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries) vide O.M. No. F.No. 2-72/2014-AHT/FF dated 27 March, 2015, have requested to drop the assurance on the following grounds:— "That the Department launched National live stock Mission during Financial year 2014-15. In this connection, a project proposal was received from the State of Maharashtra under National Livestock Mission. The proposal was examined by the Department and the funds of Rs. 1519.21 lakhs were sanctioned. Towards first installment, Rs. 827.42554 lakhs were released vide sanction letter No. 99-10/2014/ NLM/MH dated 01.01.2015 and 06.01.2015 during the Financial year 2014-15. Under the Centrally Sponsored Schemes funds are sanctioned to the States, every year, as a routine, Therefore the Lok Sabha Unstarred Q. No 3860 dated 16.12.2014 may not be construed as an assurance." 4. In view of the above, the Ministry, with the approval of Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, have requested to drop the above assurance. The Committee may consider.
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125 ANNEXURE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING AND FISHERIES LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3860 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.12.2014 "National Livestock Mission" 3860. SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE: DR. HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT: SHRI DHANANJAY MAHADIK: SHRI MOHITE PATIL VIJAYSINH SHANKARRAO: SHRI SATAV RAJEEV: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Union Government provides funds to various States under the programme 'National Livestock Mission' to support the poultry, dairy farming and fisheries; (b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the funds allocated and released by the Union Government to various States during the last three years and current year, Statewise; (c) whether the Union Government has received and request from the State Government of Maharashtra to release the additional fund under the said Mission; and (d) if so, the time by which the fund is likely to be allocated and released? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE (DR. SANJIV KUMAR BALYAN): (a) & (b) Yes, Madam. Since, the National Livestock Mission (NLM) scheme has been launched from 21st May, 2014, hence question of release of funds to States during the last three years does not arise. The funds released to the States under NLM during 2014-15 is given at Annexure-I. However it is stated that Dairy and fishery are not covered under NLM. (c) & (d) Yes Madam. The proposals are under examination and if the proposals of Government of Maharashtra are as per the Guidelines of NLM and found in order, then funds may be released.
126 ANNEXURE I The fund released to various States under National Livestock Mission during 2014-15 (upto 05-12-2014) is as under:
Sl.No. Name of the State/NABARD Amount (Rs. in Crore) 1. Gujarat 15.00 2. Haryana 7.04 3. Jharkhand — 4. Meghalaya — 5. Nagaland 7.00 6. Tamil Nadu 1.43 7. West Bengal 20.68 8. NABARD 96.25
Total 164.80
127 APPENDIX XVI MEMORANDUM No. 78 Subject: Request for dropping of assurance given in reply to Unstarred Question No. 2981 dated 10.12.2014, regarding "Fund Allocation for Nuclear Projects". On 10 December, 2014 Shri K.N. Ramachandran, M.P. addressed an Unstarred Question No. 2981 to the Prime Minister. The text of the question alongwith the reply of the Minister are as given in the Annexure. 2. The reply to the question was treated as an assurance by the Committee and required to be implemented by the Department of Atomic Energy within three months from the date of the reply but the assurance is yet to be implemented. 3. The Department of Atomic Energy vide O.M. No. 13/2/64/2014-Power dated 13.03.2015, have requested to drop the assurance on the following grounds: "That Kudankulam Unit-2 is under commissioning and is expected to reach its criticality in June, 2015. In respect of Unit 3&4 the site is ready for the launch of the project since the approval on all pre-project activities has been obtained. The scheduled completion date for KKNPP-3&4 is 2020-21. In view of the efforts made and the action taken to take the project forward and the scheduled completion for Kudankulam Unit-3&4 after 6 years from now. It is requested that the Assurance may be dropped." 4. In view of the above, the Department of Atomic Energy, with the approval of the Minister of State (PMO) have requested to drop the above assurance. The Committee may consider.
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128 ANNEXURE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2981 ANSWERED ON 10.12.2014 Fund Allocation for Nuclear Projects 2981. SHRI K.N. RAMACHANDRAN: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: (a) the details of the funds allocated for the ongoing nuclear projects in the country including the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Projects 2, 3 and 4; (b) whether the Government has taken steps to complete and commission them well within the scheduled time-frame; (c) if so, the details of the current status of these projects and the approximate time by which the projects will be commissioned to produce nuclear energy; (d) the details of the funds earmarked for generating nuclear energy during the Twelfth Plan period; and (e) the details of the funds allocated and disbursed during 2012-13 and 2013-14? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH): (a) the details of the sanctioned cost for the ongoing nuclear power projects in the country are as tabulated below:—
Project Capacity Sanctioned Cost (MW) (Rs. in crore)
Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project—1 and 2 2 × 1000 17,270* Kakrapar Atomic Power Project—3 and 4 2 × 700 11,459 Rajasthan Atomic Power Project—7-8 2 × 700 12,320 Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor—Kalpakkam 500 5,677 *Under revision 129 130
In addition, the Government has also accorded financial sanction for the following projects, the construction of which is expected to start in 2015:—
Project Capacity Sanctioned Cost (MW) (Rs. in crore) Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project—3 and 4 2 X 1000 39,849 Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana—1 and 2 2 X 700 20,594
(b) Yes Sir. All efforts are being made to complete and commission the projects withing the approved time frame. (c) The details of the current status and the expected completion dates of the ongoing and newly approved projects are as tabulated below:—
Project Status Expected completion
Kudankulam Nuclear KKNPP-1 is connected to the KKNPP-1: 2014-15 Power Project—1 and 2 grid since October, 2013. KKNPP-2: 2015-16 KKNPP-2 is at an advanced stage of commissioning. Kakrapar Atomic Power Under construction 2017-18 Project—3 and 4 Rajasthan Atomic Power Under construction 2018-19 Project—7 and 8 Prototype Fast Breeder Under advanced stage of March, 2015 Reactor—Kalpakkam construction The status of the remaining two projects mentioned below for which the construction is yet to be started is given below:—
Project Capacity Scheduled Completion Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project-3 and 4 2 X 1000 KKNPP-3: 2020-21 KKNPP-4: 2020-21 Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana-1 2 X 700 GHAVP-1: 2020-21 and 2 GHAVP-2: 2020-21 (d) The proposed outlay for the period 2012-17 for NPCIL schemes on projects, new projects and ancillary schemes was Rs. 84459 crore comprising Rs. 60565 crore of Internal and Extra Budgetary Resources (IEBR) and Rs. 23894 crore of external credit. Government has accorded approval for an Internal and Extra Budgetary (IEBR) of Rs. 60565 crore. The proposed external credit of Rs. 23894 crore is expected to be released through annual plan as required on a year to year basis. 131
(e) The details of the Revised Estimate (RE) vs. the actual expenditure for the period 2012-13 and 2013-14 for the projects under construction are as tabulated below:— (Rs. in crore)
Sl..No. Project 2012-13 (Rs. in crore) 2013-14
RE Expenditure RE Expenditure 1. KKNPP-1 and 2 1200 1292.31 1500 1555.45 2. KAPP-3 and 4 1220 1092.22 2053 1779.56 3. RAPP-7 and 8 915 936.82 918 996.12 4. KKNPP-3 and 4 800 80.5 450 20.29 5. GHAVP-1 and 2 530 504.91 80 13.05 6. PFBR-Kalpakkam 174.67 174.67 262 262 APPENDIX XVII MEMORANDUM No. 79 Subject: Request for dropping of assurance given in reply to Starred Question No. 40 dated 08 July, 2014, regarding "Rural Youths participation in Sports". On 08 July, 2014, Shri A.T. Nana Patil, M.P. addressed a Starred Question No. 40 to the Minister of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship, Youth Affairs and Sports (Department of Sports). The text of the question alongwith the reply of the Minister are as given in the Annexure. 2. The reply to the question was treated as an assurance by the Committee and was required to be implemented by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports within three months from the date of the reply. The assurance is yet to be implemented. 3. The Ministry of Skill Development Entrepreneurship, Youth Affairs and Sports vide O.M. No. 6-1/MYAS/RGKA/2014/4656 dated 23 September, 2014 have requested to drop the assurance on the following grounds:— "That the issue contained in the said Assurance related to a scheme called Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan (RGKA) which has been started from this year only and would span three years of the 12th Five Year Plan and two years of 13th Five Year Plan. Thus the scheme is to implemented over a period of five years in a phased manner. Normally, Assurance given in the Parliament needs to be fulfilled within a period of three months. In so far as the instant Assurance is concerned it is evident that the same is not possible to be fulfilled in totality in the near future. As such it is proposed that the said Assurance be dropped." 4. In view of the above, the Ministry, with the approval of the Minister of State for Skill Development, Entrepreneurship, State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs and Sports, have requested to drop the above assurance. The Committee may consider.
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132 ANNEXURE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 40 ANSWERED ON 08.07.2014 Rural Youths Participation in Sports *40. SHRI A.T. NANA PATIL: Will the Minister of SKILL DEVELOPMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state: (a) whether several schemes including the Panchayat Yuva Krida Khel Abhiyan (PYKKA) are under implementation, to encourage rural youths taking up indoor/outdoor games and participation in National/International events and if so, the details thereof; (b) the number of rural youths who have been trained in various indoor/ outdoor games during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise; and (c) The details of achievements reported under these schemes? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL): (a) to (c) A statement is laid on the Table of the House. STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (c) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 40 FOR 08.07.2014 ASKED BY SHRI A.T. NANA PATIL REGARDING RURAL YOUTHS PARTICIPATION IN SPORTS: (a) to (c) There was only one scheme being implemented under the aegis of the Department of Sports, viz., the Panchayat Yuva Krida aur Khel Abhiyan (PYKKA), specifically aimed at promoting sports in the rural areas of the country since 2008-09 and upto 2013-14. The PYKKA Scheme has since, been revamped and revised and named Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan (RGKA). Details of the RGKA Scheme is enclosed as Annexure I. The PYKKA envisaged utilization of services of Kridashrees (Honorary Sports Volunteer) to manage the sports facilities and also act as general trainer only. The
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Kridashrees were not equipped to impart specialized training to youth in any specific indoor/outdoor game and only facilitated the usage of the playfields. In the RGKA scheme, three Sports Trainers (out of serving Physical Education Teachers) to be engaged in each block level sports complex, will impart training in different outdoor and indoor disciplines. The details of number of playfields approved, number of playfields developed and the number of persons participated in the annual competition under PYKKA scheme, from 2008-09 to 2013-14 is attached at Annexure II and III. During the current financial year, competitions are yet to be held under the RGKA. ANNEXURE I ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (C) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *40 FOR 08.07.2014 ASKED BY SHRI A.T. NANA PATIL, MP REGARDING RURAL YOUTHS PARTICIPATION IN SPORTS Details of the RGKA Scheme Under the RGKA Scheme, it is proposed to construct a sports complex in each block, both for outdoor and indoor sports disciplines, through convergence of funds from Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) of the Ministry of Rural Development, Non-Lapsable Central Pool of Resources (NLCPR-Central) of the Ministry of Development of North-East Region, Additional Central Assistance (ACA) Scheme for Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected areas of the Planning Commission, the Backward Regions Grant Fund (BRGF) of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. The development of village playfields is to be taken up under the MGNREGS. Annual Sports competitions viz., Rural Sports Competitons, Women Sports Competitons, North-East Games and Speczial Area Games (for LWE affected regions) shall be held under RGKA upto the National level. The grants for holding the above competitons have also been enahanced.
135 ANNEXURE II ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *40 FOR 08.07.2014 ASKED BY SHRI A.T. NANA PATIL, MP REGARDING RURAL YOUTHS PARTICIPATION IN SPORTS Status of development of playfields as on 31.03.2014 in respect of village/ block panchayats approved/covered under PYKKA scheme for the period from 2008.09 to 2013-14:—
Sl. Name of the Coverage of village/block panchayats under No. of No. States/UTs PYKKA Scheme Playfields No. of village No. of block Total developed panchayats panchayats
1. Andhra Pradesh 6570 339 6909 6909 2. Arunachal Pradesh 1420 128 1548 1161 3. Assam 999 66 1065 355 4. Bihar 847 53 900 - 5. Chhattisgarh 2946 42 2988 691 6. Goa 19 4 23 23 7. Gujarat 1975 44 2019 922 8. Haryana 2476 48 2524 2524 9. Himachal Pradesh 1685 42 1727 1727 10. Jammu Kashmir 413 14 427 427 11. Jharkhand 403 21 424 424 12. Karnataka 2825 90 2915 2332 13. Kerala 400 60 460 230 14. Madhya Pradesh 6912 93 7005 4670 15. Maharashtra 5441 70 5511 5511 16. Manipur 79 4 83 83 17. Meghalaya 249 24 273 273 18. Mizoram 817 26 843 590 19. Nagaland 1098 52 1140 690 20. Odisha 3115 155 3270 3270
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Sl. Name of the Coverage of village/block panchayats under No. of No. States/UT's PYKKA Scheme Playfields No. of village No. of block Total developed panchayats panchayats 21. Punjab 3699 42 3741 3727 22. Rajasthan 1786 49 1835 893 23. Sikkim 166 95 261 261 24. Tamil Nadu 1261 38 1299 649 25. Tripura 1040 44 1084 648 26. Uttar Pradesh 13080 246 13326 9860 27. Uttrakhand 3761 46 3807 2279 28. West Bengal 335 33 368 368 UTs 29. Andaman & 60 6 66 - Nicobar Islands 30. Daman & Diu 14 14 - 31. Lakshadweep 2 9 11 - 32. Puducherry 50 5 55 -
Total 65943 1988 67931 51497 138 11, omen Total rticipants ANNEXURE III 16735 21245 37980 otal Men W 148,309 61370 73102 134472 omen T 22,215 39,639 34,604 71,377 99 100 199 33,974 7,975 41,949 - - 0 otal Men W 122567 103 118 221 - - 0 47159 17,424 omen T 65,739 121201 68,002 80,307 31,643 91852 51,270 29,966 81,236 47528 29604 77132 76359 46,208 24000 23,159 otal Men W 100400 64649 83.101 147750171994 42,080 55462 72,924 115,004 19401 56211 75612 1505764900 60209 -206582 109426 95,274 0 204700 110,197 100,886 36,773 211,083 91798 88116 179914 omen T 65428 171166 - - 0 - 90 90 0 72 72 141011 322073 130860 123891 254751 136,268 122,146 258,414 158446 158836 317282 53850 6634 60484 45231 9,003 54234 otal Men W 2011-12, 2012-13 and 2013-14. omen T of participants No. of participants No. of participants No. of participants No. of pa 87507 6685243657 154359 32570 7523 76227 5791 90129 81865 13314 - - 0 103 173 276 98404 101497 199901 52834 36051 88885 60102 40298 98570 49733119509 86240 148303 117471 205749 89111 181062 65933 4765156177 113584 19310 90884 75487 109802 41623 200686 23277 82443 122044 204487 88,554 126,760 215,314 109538 163520 273058 otal Men W 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Men Women T 78081 5601617412 134097 1189896429 78153 29310 43471 57058 27232 139900 135211 13 19600 339848 46832 318971 8 658819 1638 188692 1170 136711 21 325403 2808 811,517 9724 686,325 12588 1,497,842 114 5488 9,622 229 15212 22210 343 75 49 124 - - 0 2771 2369 5140 13314 8015 21329 19120 26095 45215 ASKED BY SHRI A.T. NANA PATIL, MP REGARDING RURAL YOUTHS PARTICIPATION IN SPORTS YOUTHS PARTICIPATION REGARDING RURAL MP PATIL, NANA A.T. SHRI ASKED BY ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *40 FOR 08.07.2014 STARRED THE LOK SABHA (c) OF TO (a) PARTS TO IN REPLY TO ANNEXURE REFERRED State-wise number of Participation details in annual sports competitions under PYKKA Scheme held during 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010- 6. Goa7. Gujarat8. Haryana 92 95 97 64 69 70 156 164 167 - - 0 1743 1542 3285 - - 0 2,966 5,917 8,883 0 34 34 2. Arunachal Pradesh 3. Assam 1. Andhra Pradesh 4. Bihar5. Chhattisgarh 85 879. Himachal Pradesh 49 56 134 143 105 56 161 105738 Sl. No. Name of State/UT No. of participants No. 10. Jammu & Kashmir - - 0 - - 0 11. Jharkhand14. Madhya Pradesh 8015. Maharashtra 93 60 66 140 95 - 159 71 - 166 0 8709 6348 12. Karnataka13. Kerala 97 82 71 67 168 149 139 28417 46942 12823 15805 28628 40,357 18525 21 52 - - 0 17,549 54,220 308 580 888 21,587 17,631 39,218 16339 15626 31965 88,922 71,052 159,974 - - 0 33,364 40,166 73,530 38439 49134 87573 118580 2,620 14,749 17,369 2728 4263 6991 558182 296,894 182,844 479,73858485 135700 36,671 80110 215810 25,950 56089 31 13239 7,771 21010 68655 49,925 9710 16825 26535 14,698 25,659 790796 157202 98830 256032 189,071 178,618 367,689 124771 134790 259561 1368 0 0 0 7 7 2912 7657 - - 0 184 283 467 25589 92326 39350 19135 18871 16715 35586 - - 0 22,514 21,492 44,006 - - 0 67581 30994 98575 - - 0 2457 1651 4088 0 0 0 16723 78762 67063 145825 126935 33771 160706 112409 302708 398733 180957 579690 347261 210921 - 0 623 503 1126 0 8 5 13 0 14892 7361 2225382237 4943 622548370 23478 144491 7198 28421 - 15568 1542 - 955 2497 0 30139 86 53 139 8 0 8 246336 150899 397235 392306 398490 9774 6949 11836 8156 19992 13624 8134 21758 26473 21489 47962 3747986993 26888 64367 33425 120418 37514 72303 27382 43181 6489610098 115484 122030 6761 82411 121510 16859 243540 55594 - 9415 138005 6101 - 15516 13800 0 18664 32464 115,536 130,896 246,432 39 39804 39843 130163 59422 189585 190299 UTs 0 0 0 0 0 Total 472329 249190 721519 1375102 837842 2248944 2417500 1893833 4311333 1642410 1209523 2851933 2221583 1991661 4213244 955931 1065409 79243 16. Manipur - - 0 93 97 190 4745 17. Meghalaya18. Mizoram - - 0 - - 0 19. Nagaland20. Orissa 21. Punjab 22. Rajasthan23. - Sikkim25. - Tripura - 0 - - - 0 0 24. Tamilnadu 97 71 168 26. Uttar Pradesh 27. Uttarakhand28. Bengal West 4231. Dadra & Nagar Haveli32. - 44 Daman & Diu33. Delhi34. 86 0 - Puducherry - 47124 0 18649 - 65773 25 - 66737 0 26 - 51 0 - 117 84 0 201 810 4557 0 123 3626 933 8183 0 0 91 188 279 0 2818 4307 7125 0 29. A & N Islands30. Chandigarh - - - - 0 0 - - - - 0 0 148 148 827 296 541 0 0 0 APPENDIX XVIII MEMORANDUM No. 80 Subject: Request for dropping of assurance given in reply to Unstarred Question No. 2424 dated 08.12.2014, regarding "Steel Production". On 08 December, 2014 Shri Nishikant Dubey, M.P. addressed an Unstarred Question No. 2424 to the Minister of Steel. The text of the question along with the reply of the Minister are as given in the Annexure. 2. The reply to the question was treated as an assurance by the Committee and required to be implemented by the Ministry of Steel within three months from the date of the reply but the assurance is yet to be implemented. 3. The Ministry of Steel vide O.M. No. 2(1) 2015-RM-I dated 13 April, 2015, have requested to drop the assurance on the following grounds:— "That the Inter Ministerial Group (IMG) is a formal structure and its meetings are held from time to time to discuss the issues brought before it. Since no promise has been made to any specific issues during reply to the Question which require any action by this Ministry, Committee on Government Assurances (Lok Sabha Secretariat) is requested to drop the above Assurance." 4. In view of the above, the Ministry, with the approval of Minister of State in the Ministry of Steel have requested to drop the above assurance. The Committee may consider.
Dated: 10.02.2016
NEW DELHI:
140 ANNEXURE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2424 ANSWERED ON 08.12.2014 Steel Production 2424. SHRI NISHIKANT DUBEY: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) whether the public sector undertakings engaged in the production of steel are facing problems in procuring raw materials like ore and coal; (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; (c) whether a large number of land acquisitions and environmental clearance applications for iron ore mines and steel plants are still pending for approval with the Government; and (d) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF STEEL AND MINES (SHRI VISHNU DEO SAI): (a) & (b) SAIL meets its all of its iron ore requirement through captive iron ore mines and about 15-20% coking coal requirement through indigenous sources.RINL is currently getting its 100% iron ore requirement from NMDC at market prices and Coking Coal purchased from imported source. (c) & (d) Iron and Steel is in deregulated Sector. Private as well as public sector has informed about the land acquisition and environmental clearance issues for iron ore mines and steel plants requiring approval of Government. These issues are facilitated for appropriate action with the concerned authority in Inter Ministerial Group meetings with stakeholders including Government.
141 APPENDIX XIX MINUTES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT ASSURANCES (2015-16) (SIXTEENTH LOK SABHA) SEVENTH SITTING (15.02.2016) The Committee sat from 1100 hrs. to 1310 hrs. in Committee Room No. "139", Parliament House Annexe, New Delhi. PRESENT Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal "Nishank"— Chairperson
MEMBERS 2. Shri Rajendra Agrawal 3. Shri Anto Antony 4. Shri Naran Bhai Kachhadia 5. Shri Bahadur Singh Koli 6. Shri Prahlad Singh Patel 7. Shri C.R. Patil 8. Shri Taslimuddin
SECRETARIAT 1. Shri R.S. Kambo — Joint Secretary 2. Shri S.C. Chaudhary — Director 3. Shri T.S. Rangarajan — Additional Director 4. Shri S.L. Singh — Deputy Secretary *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** 2. At the outset, the Chairperson welcomed the Members to the sitting of the Committee and apprised them regarding the day's agenda. *** *** *** ***
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3. Thereafter, the Committee took up 40 Memoranda (Memo. No. 42 to 81) containing requests received from various Ministries/Departments for dropping of pending Assurances. After considering a few Memoranda, the Committee authorized the Hon'ble Chairperson to decide the remaining Memoranda. Thereafter, the Hon'ble Chairperson decided to drop 18 Assurances as per details given in Annexure-I and to pursue the remaining 21 Assurances as per details given in Annexure-II*, for implementation by the Ministry/Department concerned. *** *** *** *** 4. A verbatim record of the proceedings has been kept. The Committee then adjourned.
*Not enclosed ANNEXURE I COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT ASSURANCES (2015-16) Statement showing Assurances dropped by the Committee on Government Assurances at their sitting held on 15.02.2016.
Sl. Memo. SQ/USQ No. & Date Ministry/Department Subject No. No.
1 . 45 USQ No. 3468 Curb on Prostitution dated 23.12.2008 SQ No. 440 Rehabilitation of Sex Workers dated 02.09.2011 Women & Child Development USQ No. 805 Immoral Traffic dated 25.11.2011 (Prevention) Act, 1956 2 . 47 General Discussion Housing and Urban Discussion on the Street dated 06.09.2013 Poverty Alleviation Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Bill *3. 50 USQ No. 4102 Railways Solar Power Plants dated 07.08.2014 4 . 54 SQ No. 353 Commerce & Industry Indo-China Trade dated 01.08.2014 (Department of Commerce) 5 . 56 USQ. No. 3506 Communications & Wafer Fabrication dated 04.08.2014 Information Manufacturing Facilities Technology (Department of Electronics & Informa- tion Technology) 6 . 57 USQ No. 3540 Communications & Domestic Manufacturing dated 04.08.2014 Information Telecom Equipment Technology (Department of Telecommunications) 7 . 58 USQ No. 4246 Rural Development Digitization of Land Titles dated 07.08.2014 (Department of Land Resources) 8 . 59 SQ No. 357 Finance Double Taxation Avoidance dated 05.09.2012 (Department of Agreement Revenue) *9. 60 USQ No. 389 Cash for Food Scheme dated 07.07.2009
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Sl. Memo. SQ/USQ No. & Date Ministry/Department Subject No. No. SQ No. 444 Roadmap for Revamp of dated 04.08.2009 PDS
USQ No. 2399 Consumer Affairs, Cash Transfer of Food dated 16.08.2011 Food and Public Subsidy Distribution (Department of Food & Public Distribution)
USQ No. 1488 Cash Subsidy dated 09.08.2011
SQ No. 12 Computerisation of PDS dated 13.03.2012
USQ No. 6390 Foodgrain Allocation under dated 15.05.2012 PDS
USQ No. 5221 Aadhar in PDS dated 08.05.2012
USQ No. 6311 Cash for Food subsidy dated 15.05.2012
USQ No. 1460 Cash for Foodgrains dated 21.08.2012
USQ No. 3784 Evaluation of PDS dated 04.09.2012
10. 62 USQ No. 3056 Blast Cases dated 15.03.2011
SQ No. 25 Terrorist Attacks dated 02.08.2011
USQ No. 5440 Pune and Mumbai Blasts dated 06.09.2011
USQ No. 5520 Terror and Communal dated 06.09.2011 Home Affairs Attacks
USQ No. 1127 Bomb Blasts dated 20.03.2012
SQ No. 128 Bomb Blasts at Pune dated 21.08.2012
USQ No. 2715 Terrorist Activities in Kerala dated 28.08.2012
USQ No. 352 Terrorist Activities dated 26.02.2013
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11. 68 SQ No. 322 Textiles Revised Restructured (Supplementary by Technology Upgradation Shri C.R. Patil, M.P.) Fund Scheme dated 31.07.2014 12. 69 USQ No. 6053 Finance Easing of Fund Transfer dated 03.05.2013 (Department of Norms Economic Affairs) 13. 73 USQ No. 4829 Micro, Small and Industrial Development dated 22.12.2014 Medium Enterprises Corporation 14. 76 USQ No.1790 Consumer Affairs, Improvement in Consumer dated 04.12.2006 Food and Public Protection Council Distribution 15. 77 USQ No. 3860 Agriculture & Farmers National Livestock Mission dated 16.12.2014 Welfare (Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries) 16. 78 USQ No. 2981 Atomic Energy Fund Allocation for Nuclear dated 10.12.2014 Projects 17. 79 SQ No. 40 Youth Affairs & Sports Rural Youths Participation in dated 08.07.2014 (Department of Sports) Sports 18. 80 USQ No. 2424 Steel Steel Production dated 08.12.2014
*Implemented on 09.03.2016 APPENDIX XX MINUTES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT ASSURANCES (2015-2016) (SIXTEENTH LOK SABHA) ELEVENTH SITTING (05.05.2016) The Committee sat from 1500 hours to 1630 hours in Committee Room "D", Parliament House Annexe, New Delhi. PRESENT Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal "Nishank" — Chairperson
MEMBERS 2. Shri Rajendra Agrawal 3. Shri Bahadur Singh Koli 4. Shri Prahlad Singh Patel 5. Shri C.R. Patil
SECRETARIAT 1. Shri R.S. Kambo — Joint Secretary 2. Shri S.C. Chaudhary — Director 3. Shri T.S. Rangarajan — Additional Director 4. Shri S.L. Singh — Deputy Secretary **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** At the outset, the Chairperson welcomed the Members to the sitting of the Committee and apprised them regarding the day's agenda. Thereafter, the Committee considered and adopted the following five draft Reports: (i) Thirty-First Report regarding "Review of pending Assurances pertaining to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways".
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(ii) Thirty-Second Report regarding "Review of pending Assurances pertaining to the Department of Space." (iii) Thirty-Third Report regarding "Review of pending Assurances pertaining to the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation." (iv) Thirty-Fourth Report regarding "Review for Dropping of Assurances (Acceded to)." (v) Thirty-Fifth Report regarding "Request for Dropping of Assurances (Not acceded to)". *** *** *** *** The Committee then adjourned.
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